Description
In 1964 Annamaria Clementi purchased a small house called ‘Ca’ del bosc’ and two hectares of land, surrounded by chestnut woods. The first vineyards were planted in 1968 and two red wines were released in the early 1970’s. Her son Maurizio Zanella, inspired by a trip to Champagne at just 17 years of age, returned with a vision to make great sparkling wine. What was once a small house in the countryside has since grown to be the eminent sparkling wine in Italy and one of the best in the world.
Cuvée Prestige is both the essence of Franciacorta and the Ca’ del Bosco style. A combination of 134 vineyards contribute to the blend of 75% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco and 15% Pinot Nero. The grapes are vinified separately and 20% of reserve wines are selected from the cellars to give the wine its distinctive and complex character. The wine refines for 28 months before release and is bottled with just with 1.5 grams of sugar per litre (= Extra Brut) and 48mg of sulphur.
Cuvée Prestige is a delicate and fruit driven wine with peach and pear notes, the palate fresh and crisp with notes of white stone fruit and honey. A great sparkling wine for an aperitivo or at the table with antipasti and seafood.
91 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous Media “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.”
92 Points, James Suckling “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.”
91 Points, Curly Haslam-Coates, The Wine Front “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.”
RRP $116 Our Special Price $89.99 when you buy 6 or more.
