2019 - Cà del Bosco Cuvee Boxed
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. A classic, well-balanced Franciacorta, pleasantly fresh and crisp. Perfect for any occasion.
DESIGNATION
Franciacorta.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Chardonnay 75%, Pinot Bianco 10%, Pinot Nero 15%.
VINEYARDS OF PROVENANCE
55 Chardonnay vineyards planted an average of 29 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca,Iseo and Passirano.
4 Pinot Bianco vineyards planted an average of 26 years ago located in the municipality of Passirano.
18 Pinot Nero vineyards planted an average of 21 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Provaglio d’Iseo and Passirano.
HARVEST PERIOD: From first to third ten days of August.
AVERAGE YIELD PER HECTARE: 8,700 kilograms of grapes, equivalent to 5,480 litres of wine (must-to-fruit ratio 63%).
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 25 months 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: For an average of 25 months.
DOSAGE AT DISGORGEMENT: Equivalent to 1.5 grams of sugar per litre - “Extra Brut”.
ANALYTICAL DATA AT DISGORGEMENT: Alcohol 12.5% Vol.; pH 3.15; Total Acidity 5.70 grams/litre; Volatile Acidity 0.37 grams/litre.
SULPHITES: Total Sulphur Dioxide less than 48 milligrams/litre (maximum legal limit: 185 milligrams/litre).
Cà del Bosco
2019 - Cà del Bosco Cuvee Boxed
Cà del Bosco
NOT AVAILABLE
