Cuveè Prestige Franciacorta DOCG Ca' del Bosco
Sparkling winesReview of the italian sparkling wine made in franciacorta, Lombardy. Discover the pleasure of italian spumante. detailed data sheet and serving suggestions
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Franciacorta DOCG |
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Traditional method sparkling wine from Lombardy |
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Producer
Vinification
After initial alcoholic fermentation the base wines, vinified separately on the basis of origin, are aged for 8 months in temperature- controlled stainless steel vats. Afterwards they are expertly blended with noble reserve wines (at least 20%) from the finest vintages in the magical rite of cuvée creation. This technical detail gives Cuvée Prestige outstanding personalit Maturing
in underground cellars at a constant temperature of 12° C Characteristics
A classic, well-balanced Franciacorta, pleasantly fresh and crisp. |
Grapes
Chardonnay 75%, Pinot Bianco 10%, Pinot Nero 15%. From 134 vineyards. Bottle fermentation on yeast
For an average period of 28 months. Tirage: From April to July each year. Dosage at dégorgement: 10 milliliters of liqueur per bottle. Alcohol
12.5 % vol. Serving temperature
50/54 °F Food pairings
ocktail and light appetizers or seafood. First or main courses of fish, shellfish or seafood. Great to celebrate the most important occasions
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Identity. A virtue found in the etymology of an ancient word: idem, or being the same. Cuvée Prestige, the essence of Franciacorta, Ca' del Bosco style. A jewel created in 2007 from thirty year's experience. Only the finest Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (15%) and Pinot Bianco (10%) grapes from 134 vineyards, vinified separately and skillfully blended with reserves of the finest vintages (at least 20%) go into the magical rite of Cuvée creation. It will take 28 months of refinement on yeasts before this wine is ready to express all its richness and identity. |
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