Ca' Del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Franciacorta 375ml (half bottle)

Franciacorta, Italy

Ca' del Bosco is on the leading edge of the exciting new wave of Italian wine producers, making absolutely top-quality sparkling and still wines. Maurizio Zanella founded the winery in 1968, and dedicated himself to distinguishing the sparkling wines of Franciacorta.

Bottle-aged for a minimum of 28 months in underground cellars at a constant temperature of 54°F. After initial alcoholic fermentation, the base wines, vinified separately on the basis of origin, are aged 8 months in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Afterwards, they are blended with reserve wines (at least 20%) from the finest vintages.

Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero. Pale colour with almost microscopic, tiny little and very active bubbles. Bouquet of stone fruit, apples, Key lime, fresh bread, melted caramel and floral. Very flavoursome and fresh with a soft mousse and long-lasting finish.

A beautiful aroma of perfumed honey, brioche and light bready notes – elegant yet hedonistic. The palate is elevated with citrus and a perfect creaminess to the mid palate before tightening up with fine citrus to close. This feels and drinks like a great blanc de blanc Champagne. Highly recommended. The bottles and magnums especially make quite the statement on the table. Ian Cook