NV Ca' Del Bosco Franciacorta Extra Brut Cuvee Prestige

92 pts
An elegant and refined Methode Traditonelle sparkling from Franciacorta, the 'Champagne' of Italy.
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With over three decades of experience making sparkling wines, the next evolution for Ca’ del Bosco happened in 2007 with the first release of the Extra Brut Cuvee Prestige.

Utilising the best Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco grapes from their top vineyards, each parcel is vinified separately, before being blended with at least 20% reserve wine for each release.

Full of juicy stone and orchard fruit, lovely baked pastry, and a creamy nutty character, this is a well-balanced and elegant sparkling wine from the ‘Champagne’ of Italy; Franciacorta.

91 Points - "This is tropical and moreish with a sneaky, subtle complexity. Vinified separately from the 134 vineyards the fruit is sourced from, 20% reserve wines are added before being fermented in bottle for and resting for 28 months on lees before disgorging. Juicy peaches, golden delicious apples , pineapple, grilled apricots, apple danish pastries and an underlying salinity. Lively bubbles on the palate with ripe pears, tarte tatin, creamy peach yoghurt and a subtle pastry and crushed almond finish." - Curly Haslam-Coates (Wine Front)

91 Points - "Remarkably pretty with floral perfumes and white smoke blossoming into a pure display of ripe pear and hints of lemon confit. It's round and pliant, balanced by a brilliant mix of bright acids and minerals that gives way to yellow apples. The finish is wonderfully dry and clean, tapering off to hints of savory spice. It's a great introduction to the Ca' del Bosco portfolio." Eric Guido (Vinous)

92 Points - "Some bread dough and pie crust to the lightly cooked apples and hints of pear skins. It's full-bodied with a round texture and a flavourful finish. Consistently delicious." - James Suckling (JamesSuckling.com)

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    Stephen K.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious champagne alternative

    Enjoyed this sparkling on 2022 election night and as always, fresh tasting with persistent bubbles.

After pressing in an oxygen-free press, all the musts of the base wines ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where they remain until the following month of March. The wines take seven months to settle, mature and express the very best characteristics of their vineyards of origin. The wines are then carefully assembled in the "magical ritual" that creates the cuvée. Only after ageing on the lees for at least 2 years will this Franciacorta express all its richness and identity. Disgorgement is carried out in an oxygen-free environment. This procedure prevents oxidative shocks and makes it unnecessary to add sulfites



Region: Franciacorta, Italy
Blend: Chardonnay (84%), Pinot Bianco (2%), Pinot Nero (14%)
ABV: 12.50%
Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Sparkling
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Feature Low Preservative
Organic
Reviewed By The Wine Front
James Suckling
Vinous
Critic Score 91
92
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Closure Cork

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