Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Rosé Edizione 46

Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta
Bottle
Ratings
92 (Intowine) – 9/10 (Compravini)
Identity
Producer Ca’ del Bosco
Vol 0.75
Grapes Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
Color Rosé
Sweetness Extra Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Delicate pink hue reminiscent of a sunset, with fine persistent bubbles.
Aroma Peach, apricot, strawberry, pomegranate, peony, citrus blossom, fresh herbs, subtle almond and brioche notes.
Palate Bright and fresh palate; medium-light body; crisp acidity; fine mousse; balanced fruit-to-acid ratio; elegant texture.
Finish Long, lively finish with vibrant acidity, lingering fruit and a faint mineral edge.
Food Pairing Seafood, shellfish, light fish dishes, aperitivo, fresh salads, grilled vegetables, delicate fruit desserts.
Serving Temp 8 - 10
Aging Potential 3-4 years
Serving Glassware Flute or tulip-shaped sparkling-wine glass
Enology
ABV % 12.5
Sugar (g/l) 1.00 - 2.00
Aging Process Aged on lees in underground cellars for about 28 months before disgorgement in an oxygen-free system; no oak barrels used.
Fermentation Primary fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for about 7 months; second fermentation in bottle (Metodo Classico).
Terroir
Harvest Type Manual
Harvest Desc Hand-picked grapes; selective bunches washed and dried in a three-tank soaking system with a drying tunnel; grapes crushed in inert atmosphere.
Interesting facts
Edition 46 is part of a limited annual series; Ca’ del Bosco uses a patented oxygen-free disgorgement system that reduces sulphite use.
Logistics
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