Ca del Bosco
Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige R.S. 39 Edizione
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Minimum 10 years of ageing in contact with the lees; disgorgement in the absence of oxygen using a patented system that prevents oxidative shock and eliminates the need for further additions of sulphites. |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 l bottle, 12.5% vol, Extra Brut sparkling wine
- Ageing on the lees: minimum 10 years, clean and persistent finish
- Production method: pressing and disgorgement in the absence of oxygen with patented process
- Grape varieties and origin: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir from Lombardy
- Recommended pairings: ideal with starters, lean fish, shellfish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige R.S. by Ca’ del Bosco is a rigorous Extra Brut that best expresses the essence of the region. This elegant Traditional Method sparkling wine is created from a carefully crafted blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes. On the palate, it is dry and very fresh, offering a sip with a full and pure flavour. The complex aromatic structure is characterised by intense and juicy aromas, leading to a clean and lingering finish, ideal when paired with shellfish and lean fish.
Where does it come from
This Franciacorta originates from the hills of Lombardy, among the historic towns of Erbusco, Adro and Passirano. The grapes come from a vast mosaic of vineyards: one hundred and twenty-five plots are dedicated to Chardonnay, twenty-one to Pinot Noir and three to Pinot Blanc. The average age of the vines, around twenty-one years for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and twenty-eight for Pinot Blanc, ensures remarkable expressive depth. This careful selection of grapes enhances the subtle microclimatic differences, defining the vibrant freshness and intense structure of this Lombard sparkling wine.
How is it produced
Production begins with meticulous hand harvesting, followed by a system for washing and drying the bunches. Pressing takes place in total absence of oxygen, while the base musts ferment in stainless steel tanks. After the necessary months of clarification, the wines are expertly combined in the final blend. The prolonged ageing includes maturation on the lees for at least ten years, an essential requirement for the R.S. designation, meaning Recently Disgorged. Finally, disgorgement without oxygen, carried out using a patented system, prevents oxidative shock and preserves the integrity of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1968, the Ca’ del Bosco winery produces this renowned Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut. The abbreviation “R.S.” stands for “Recently Disgorged” and indicates an ageing of at least ten years on the lees, a lengthy maturation period that imparts absolute elegance. The innovative disgorgement in the absence of oxygen, carried out through a patented process, prevents any oxidative shock, preserving the wine’s freshness. Each bottle has a unique identifier and has been awarded 94 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Stefano Capelli
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 252
| Name | Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige R.S. 39 Edizione |
|---|---|
| Type | White extra brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca del Bosco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1968, the Ca’ del Bosco winery produces this renowned Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut. The abbreviation "R.S." stands for "Recently Disgorged" and indicates an ageing of at least ten years on the lees, a lengthy maturation period that imparts absolute elegance. The innovative disgorgement in the absence of oxygen, carried out through a patented process, prevents any oxidative shock, preserving the wine’s freshness. Each bottle has a unique identifier and has been awarded 94 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Municipalities of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca, Iseo, Passirano and Provaglio d’Iseo (Lombardy, Italy) |
| Fermentation | Minimum 10 years of ageing on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method; pressing and disgorgement in the absence of oxygen with a patented process |
| Wine making | After crushing in the absence of oxygen, all the base wine musts ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where they remain until the following March. A further seven months of ageing are required for the wine to clarify, mature, and best express the character of the original vineyards. The wines are then expertly blended in the "magical ritual" of creating the cuvée. A minimum of 10 years of ageing on the lees; disgorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen using a patented system that prevents oxidative shock and eliminates the need for further additions of sulphites. |
| Aging | Minimum 10 years of ageing in contact with the lees; disgorgement in the absence of oxygen using a patented system that prevents oxidative shock and eliminates the need for further additions of sulphites. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.16 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |