Ca del Bosco
Franciacorta Annamaria Clementi Dosage Zero Riserva 2016
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 55% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Bianco, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Alcoholic fermentation for about 7 months in small oak barrels; maturation in bottle for about 7 years in contact with the lees in cellars at a controlled and constant temperature of 12°C. |
- Type and vintage: Classic Method white sparkling wine, Franciacorta Riserva 2016 denomination
- Dosage: Zero dosage, dry and pure taste, with no added residual sugars
- Selected grapes: 55% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Blanc, 20% Pinot Noir from ten crus
- Extended ageing: Seven months in small oak barrels and seven years on the lees in bottle
- Profile and pairings: Very fine perlage, notes of yellow fruit and citrus, ideal with fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Annamaria Clementi Dosage Zero Riserva is a zero dosage sparkling wine that captures the essence of Franciacorta. Crafted according to the principles of the Traditional Method, it is born from a balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. The fine perlage introduces a bouquet defined by notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, mango, candied citrus and pronounced mineral hints. The palate offers a lively and smooth structure, enlivened by a pleasant savoury freshness that makes it the ideal pairing for fish dishes, shellfish and cheese selections.
Where it comes from
The origins of this cuvée lie in Erbusco, in the heart of Franciacorta, a region renowned for high-quality sparkling wines. The name pays tribute to Annamaria Clementi, founder of the Ca’ del Bosco winery, whose project was later developed by Maurizio Zanella through meticulous viticultural care. To define the identity of this wine, grapes are selected from the ten finest estate crus. This choice ensures an authentic connection with the land, resulting in a glass with remarkable aromatic purity and pronounced gustatory energy.
How it is produced
Production begins with the selection of the very first fraction of musts, which ferment in small oak barrels for about seven months. The suitable base wines make up the final blend for the subsequent prise de mousse according to the Traditional Method. This is followed by a long ageing on the lees in bottle for around seven years, in cellars kept at a constant temperature. The absence of final dosage preserves the dry and pure profile of the wine, offering a vertical tasting experience with distinct persistence on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Dedicated to the founder of Ca’ del Bosco, this prestigious cuvée is produced exclusively in the finest vintages to embody the excellence of Franciacorta. Its distinctive character is born from a careful selection of base wines from the estate’s ten best crus. Perfect harmony is achieved thanks to fermentation in small oak barrels for seven months and a patient maturation of a full seven years on the lees. A rigorous process that gives rise to an absolute masterpiece, characterised by a vibrant structure and an extremely fine and impeccable perlage.
Awards
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2016
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2016
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2016
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Stefano Capelli
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 252
| Name | Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Annamaria Clementi Dosage Zero Riserva 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 55% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Bianco, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca del Bosco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Dedicated to the founder of Ca’ del Bosco, this prestigious cuvée is produced exclusively in the finest vintages to embody the excellence of Franciacorta. Its distinctive character is born from a careful selection of base wines from the estate’s ten best crus. Perfect harmony is achieved thanks to fermentation in small oak barrels for seven months and a patient maturation of a full seven years on the lees. A rigorous process that gives rise to an absolute masterpiece, characterised by a vibrant structure and an extremely fine and impeccable perlage. |
| Origin | Erbusco (province of Brescia), Franciacorta |
| Yield per hectare | 3500 kg/ha |
| Fermentation | About 7 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method; alcoholic fermentation in small oak barrels for about 7 months; bottle ageing for about 7 years on the lees |
| Wine making | The base wines are obtained through the alcoholic fermentation of the first fraction musts (about 40% of the grape weight) directly in small oak barrels for around 7 months; the best base wines from at least 10 different crus are blended to create the cuvée; this is followed by bottle ageing for about 7 years in contact with the lees in cellars at a controlled and constant temperature of 12°C (traditional method, zero dosage). |
| Aging | Alcoholic fermentation for about 7 months in small oak barrels; maturation in bottle for about 7 years in contact with the lees in cellars at a controlled and constant temperature of 12°C. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |