This is another interesting wine from a relatively new Italian appelation.
The appelation: The Franciacorta DOCG is located in Lombary, north-central Italy. Although wine had been produced there for centuries, sparkling wines only appeared in the 1960's and soon gained wide acclaim. In 1995 the region was given DOCG status for it's sparkling wines, while still wines were given the Terre di Franciacorta DOC.
The style: The grapes allowed for sparkling wine are Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. The wines must be produced using the traditional method, undergoing the second fermentation in the bottle, and aged for at least two years before release.
The producer: Ca' del Bosco is one of the undisputed leading producers of the region. The winery was founded in 1968 by Maurizio Zanella. In 2003, Gambero Rosso named it Winery of the Year, after awarding it 22 Tre Bicchieri ratings.
The Wine: Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Brut
Sight: Deep gold with hints of salmon.
Nose: Pleasantly yeasty with mineral notes. Faint hints of apricot. There is a certain austerity to the aroma, almost stony, very fresh and appetizing.
Taste: Dry, but not completely Brut. Very champagne-like flavors and feel. Quite refreshing.
Overall impression: Obviously a quality product, and very enjoyable, though I found something lacking. This is their most basic cuvee, and it was great, so I imagine their higher end wines must be truly outstanding.
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