Franciacorta Annamaria Clementi Dosage Zero Riserva Magnum 2016

What kind of wine it is

Franciacorta Annamaria Clementi by Ca’ del Bosco is a zero dosage sparkling wine that precisely expresses the unique characteristics of its territory. The result of a skilful blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, this wine is crafted using the Traditional Method. In the glass, it reveals an impeccably fine perlage and a bright golden colour. The bouquet opens with aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit, mango and pollen, enriched by candied citrus, dried fruit and mineral notes. On the palate, it is structured yet lively, offering a dynamic sip where nuances of ripe fruit are balanced by citrusy and savoury sensations, ensuring remarkable persistence.

Where it comes from

This wine originates in Erbusco, in the heart of Franciacorta, Lombardy. Its story is intertwined with Ca’ del Bosco and bears the name of its founder, Annamaria Clementi. In the mid-1960s, the purchase of land characterised by woods and vineyards laid the foundations for the estate, later developed by Maurizio Zanella. The grapes for this sparkling wine are meticulously selected from the ten estate crus, choosing the fruit that best expresses the distinctive features of the soil. The meticulous agronomic work aims to enhance the terroir of origin.

How it is produced

The process uses base wines obtained from the fermentation of the very first fraction of the musts. Part of the wine ferments in small oak barrels for about seven months. The blend is then created by combining the batches from the different plots. The wine is bottled for the prise de mousse according to the rules of the Traditional Method, beginning a seven-year maturation in contact with the lees. This slow ageing takes place in cellars at a constant temperature of 12°C, a condition essential to impart precision to the structure on the palate and great complexity to the final aromatic profile.