2003 Ca'del Bosco DOSAGE ZERO Millesimato Franciacorta Lombardy DOCG
Name:
Ca'del Bosco DOSAGE ZERO Millesimato Franciacorta Lombardy DOCG - 2003
Where it's from:
>Italy
>Lombardy
>Franciacorta
Price per case:
£193.08
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Dry (Brut) Sparkling
Grapes:
Chardonnay / Pinot Blanc / Pinot Nero
Description:
Located in Erbusco, in the province of Lombardy, Ca'del Bosco is widely recognized as one of Italy's greatest wine estates. In 1968, Ca'del Bosco was founded on two hundred and thirty acres, and planted with chardonnay, pinot blanc and pinot noir, the traditional varietals of Franciacorta. After years of significant investment, technological improvements and the usual experience brought about by trial and error, Ca'del Bosco has won a reputation as one of the world's most prominent producers of not only fine sparkling wines, but also still wines. In 1998, Gambero Rosso, the leading authority on Italian wines, began referring to the estate as one of the few Stars in Italy, having won so many coveted Three Glasses awards. In 2002, the winery was named Winery of the Year byt the same publication. Created in 1978 Dosage Zero is a no compromise very dry Franciacorta with a firm sharp taste, good tartness and pungency. It is well structured, extremely classy and has a lingering aftertaste. It is a blend of 68% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco, 12% Pinot Noir, it is a light straw with antique gold colour and green notes. The very intense nose is delicate and complex at the same time and smells of bread yeast, apricot, peach and grapefruit. Dry with the appropriate acidity that confers strength and character, this sparkling wine finishes with a pleasant hint of butter.
