Cuvée Prestige Franciacorta Ed.45 Boxed Ca' del Bosco

Cuvée Prestige Edition 45 Franciacorta Ca' del Bosco ASTUCCIATO is an Extra Brut sparkling wine obtained from a selection of the best Chardonnay, Pinot nero and Pinot bianco grapes, with a straw yellow color and golden reflections. The perlage is fine, very abundant, long and persistent. on the nose, aromas of exotic fruit, citrus, almond and peach. In the mouth, so much freshness and liveliness, elegance and harmony and a good sapidity.

Franciacorta is a controlled designation of origin (DOCG) for sparkling wines produced in Franciacorta, a region in Northern Italy located in the province of Brescia strong>. Franciacorta DOCG wines are mainly produced using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes > and are produced using the classic method of producing bubbles. Franciacorta DOCG wines are considered among the best sparkling wines in Italy and are often compared to French Champagnes for their quality and complexity. 

Cuvée Prestige Edition 45 Franciacorta Ca' del Bosco is a high quality sparkling wine, with a long history of research and dedication. Born in 1976 with the name Franciacorta Pinot, this cuvée represents the company's first step into the world of Franciacorta. In 1991, with the name Franciacorta Brut N.V., he began to develop an increasingly recognizable style faithful to the terroir. In 2005, after more than 30 years of research and dedication, it became the Cuvée Prestige we know today, with its own well-defined identity. With the 2017 harvest, it acquired the attribute Edition to allow the different nuances of each interpretation to be fixed in the tasting memory. The dosage has been constantly reduced to enhance the characteristics of the grapes of origin. The Cuvée Prestige Edition 45 Franciacorta Ca' del Bosco is a unique experience for the palate, with tradition and history blending perfectly with modernity and innovation.

The vinification of Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edition 45 is a unique and meticulous process. The Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero grapes are carefully selected and vinified in compliance with the Ca' Method. of the Wood. The hand-picking in small crates, classification and cooling are just some of the steps that precede the actual vinification. The grapes are then subjected to an exclusive washing and hydromassage system, called the "terme degli acini"", to ensure the highest quality of the product. Fermentation takes place in the absence of oxygen and the base wines remain in steel tanks until the following March. A long period of refinement, of at least 2 years, is necessary to bring out the best character of the vineyards of origin. The dégorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen, using a unique system patented by Ca' del Bosco, which guarantees greater purity, pleasantness and longevity of the product. Each packaged bottle is uniquely marked to ensure traceability.

• Bleeds: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir from 218 certified organic vineyards
• Blending: 68% 2020 vintage wines, 29% 2019 noble reserve wines, 3% 2018 noble reserve wines
• Washing and Drying: every single bunch
• Aging on the lees: On average 25 months
• Dosage and Alcohol content: Extra Brut - 12.8% Vol. 
• Fermentation: 7 months in thermo-conditioned steel tanks
• Sulphites: total sulfur dioxide maximum 55 milligrams/litre

Awards and Recognition

• James Suckling - 92/100
• Robert Parker - 91/100
• Wine Spectator - 91/100
• Veronelli - 89/100