Brand
Ca' del Bosco
Appellation
Franciacorta
Type
-
Grapes Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Alcohol content
12,5% Vol.
Service Temperature
8° C
Pairings
Appellation
Franciacorta.
Grapes Varieties
Chardonnay 81.5%, Pinot Bianco 1.5%, Pinot Nero 17%.
Vineyards of provenance
162 Chardonnay vineyards planted an average of 30 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca, Iseo and Passirano.
5 Pinot Bianco vineyards planted an average of 28 years ago located in the municipality of Passirano.
30 Pinot Nero vineyards planted an average of 21 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Provaglio d’Iseo and Passirano.
5 Pinot Bianco vineyards planted an average of 28 years ago located in the municipality of Passirano.
30 Pinot Nero vineyards planted an average of 21 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Provaglio d’Iseo and Passirano.
Blending
71% 2019 vintage wines
26% reserve wines 2018
3% reserve wines 2017
2019. The winter season passed with mild temperatures and scarce rainfall. These
conditions led to an early spring. From the second week of April the climate
has definitely changed and until the middle of May the rain was the protagonist with temperatures below average. These weather conditions compromised the flowering and were the cause spinning of the wings of the bunches and floral pouring resulting in smaller bunches, scattered with weights very low average. After May 15 we have seen a marked improvement in weather conditions that allowed us to set the fruit in favorable conditions. Above average temperatures characterized the month of June as the driest of the last 20 years. The dry weather continued until mid-July with the vines starting to show symptoms of stress water. The beginning of August brought us the much desired rain, effectively saving the season.
From 20 August, with the beginning of the harvest, the temperatures returned to normal and good weather accompanied us until the end of August.
Harvest started on August 20th and ended on 5th of September under the banner of good weather. Average yield per hectare of 4,800 kilograms of grapes, equivalent
to 3,020 liters of wine (wine yield: 63%). The small size of the bunches and the low yields in the vineyard have legitimized the high quality of this vintage which is expressed in the Cuvée Prestige Edition 44 with a intense aroma of citrus, white and yellow fruits and a full, full-bodied and extremely lively taste
26% reserve wines 2018
3% reserve wines 2017
2019. The winter season passed with mild temperatures and scarce rainfall. These
conditions led to an early spring. From the second week of April the climate
has definitely changed and until the middle of May the rain was the protagonist with temperatures below average. These weather conditions compromised the flowering and were the cause spinning of the wings of the bunches and floral pouring resulting in smaller bunches, scattered with weights very low average. After May 15 we have seen a marked improvement in weather conditions that allowed us to set the fruit in favorable conditions. Above average temperatures characterized the month of June as the driest of the last 20 years. The dry weather continued until mid-July with the vines starting to show symptoms of stress water. The beginning of August brought us the much desired rain, effectively saving the season.
From 20 August, with the beginning of the harvest, the temperatures returned to normal and good weather accompanied us until the end of August.
Harvest started on August 20th and ended on 5th of September under the banner of good weather. Average yield per hectare of 4,800 kilograms of grapes, equivalent
to 3,020 liters of wine (wine yield: 63%). The small size of the bunches and the low yields in the vineyard have legitimized the high quality of this vintage which is expressed in the Cuvée Prestige Edition 44 with a intense aroma of citrus, white and yellow fruits and a full, full-bodied and extremely lively taste
Vinification
The base wines for Cuvée Prestige are obtained from meticulously selected grapes skilfully vinified in full compliance with the Metodo Ca’ del Bosco. As soon as the grapes are picked, using small cases, they are graded and chilled. Each bunch is selected by experienced eyes before visiting our “berry spa”, an exclusive bunch washing and jet spray system that incorporates three soaking vats and a drying tunnel. After crushing in the absence of oxygen, all the musts for base wines ferment in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the wines remain until the following March. Seven more months of ageing are necessary for the wine to clarify, mature and disclose the character of its vineyard of provenance. Subsequently, the wines are carefully blended with reserve wines from the best vintages (from 20% to 30%) in the magic ritual of making the cuvée. It is this special technique that imbues Cuvée Prestige with its distinctive character. The essence of Franciacorta made the Ca’ del Bosco way. Only after a maturation period that averages 2 years will this Franciacorta be ready to express all the sumptuous depth of its personality. Disgorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen using a unique system designed and patented by Ca’ del Bosco. The procedure avoids oxidative stress or the need for additional sulphites, making Ca’ del Bosco Franciacortas purer, more appealing and longer lived. Finally, every bottle is given an individual marking to ensure its traceability.
Tirage
From April to June of the year after the harvest.
Maturation sur lies
On average 25 months.
Dosage at disgorgement
Equivalent to one gram of sugar per litre – “Extra Brut”.
Analiytical data at disgorgement
Alcohol 12.8% Vol.; pH 3.11; Total Acidity 5.80 grams/litre; Volatile Acidity 0.32 grams/litre.
Sulphites
Total Sulphur Dioxide maximum 55 milligrams/litre (maximum legal limit: 185 milligrams/litre). Shown on the label.
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