FRANCIACORTA CUVEE PRESTIGE ED - 45 CA' DEL BOSCO
Identity. Virtue written in the etymology of an ancient term: idem, or being oneself. Cuvée Prestige, the essence of Franciacorta in the Ca 'del Bosco style. A jewel born in 2007 from thirty years of knowledge. Only the best selections of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes from the best vineyards are vinified separately and expertly assembled in the reserves of the best vintages (at least 20%), in the magical rite of creating the Cuvée. Only after at least 24 months of aging on the lees this wine will be able to express its richness and identity. A classic Franciacorta, balanced, pleasantly fresh and acidulous. Perfect for any occasion.
The base wines for Cuvée Prestige are obtained in compliance with a rigorous winemaking protocol. The hand-picked grapes are coded by vineyard, chilled in a cold room and selected by experienced cellar staff before whole-bunch pressing. Alcoholic fermentation is in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the wines remain until the following March. Seven more months of ageing are necessary for the wine to clarify, mature and disclose the character of its vineyard of provenance. Subsequently, the wines are carefully blended with reserve wines from the best vintages (from 20% to 30%) in the magic ritual of making the cuvée. It is this special technique that imbues Cuvée Prestige with its distinctive character. The essence of Franciacorta made the Ca’ del Bosco way. Only after a maturation period that averages 25 months will this Franciacorta be ready to express all the sumptuous depth of its personality. Disgorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen using a unique system designed and patented by Ca’ del Bosco. The procedure avoids oxidative stress or the need for additional sulphites, making Ca’ del Bosco Franciacortas purer, more appealing and longer lived. Finally, every bottle is given an individual marking to ensure its traceability.
CHARACTERISTICS
Denomination: Franciacorta DOCG
Grape varieties: Chardonnay 84%, Pinot Bianco 2%, Pinot Nero 14%
Region: Lombardia (Italy)
Alcohol content: 12,5%
Bottle size: 75 cl Bottle
Vinification and Aging: Traditional Method with refermentation in the bottle, after an assembly of different cuvèe, including at least 30% reserves of the best vintages; 25 months on the lees
Perfect to drink with: Teamed fish-crustaceans, Finger food, Fish Tartare - Carpaccio, Sushi and Sashimi, Risotto with seafood