Ca'del Bosco DOSAGE ZERO Millesimato Franciacorta Lombardy DOCG
Where it's from:
Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta
Price per case:
£155.81
Bottles per case:
6 x 75 cl
Style:
Dry Sparkling
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. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Lombardy, Franciacorta
Producer:
Ca'del Bosco
Product ID:
44377
Contadi Castaldi Sparkling Brut Franciacorta Description: Contadi Castaldi was founded in 1991 by Vittorio Moretti and in 1997 he passed the reins to Mario Falcetti, an expert agronomist and oenologist. In choosing the name, the company wished to keep ties with tradition alive: the Contadi were once the counties into which the lands of the Castaldi were divided – the Castaldi being noblemen who had the right to take the best produce from every harvest. Meanwhile, with its logo and the shape of the bottle, the company wanted to affirm the value of an innovative course of action that demonstrates its desire to offer a contemporary approach to the taste of the Franciacorta. Contadi Castaldi has its headquarters in Adro which, according to historical sources, is an open, light, calm place which 'burns' with life force. Adro is one of 19 municipalities in Franciacorta authorised by the Consortium for the cultivation and production of grapes for producing Franciacorta and Terre di Franciacorta wines. This wine is produced from a 60 hectares estate planted with 80% white grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot bianco as well as 20% red grapes such as Pinot Nero , Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Nebbiolo and Barbera. The harvest is done manually with the grapes transferred to small boxes. Next, manual selection of grapes on special sorting table occurs while the objective of using very low technological impact in winemaking is evident through the moderate use of sulphur dioxide, use of the force of gravity to load presses.BR
Contadi Castaldi Vintage Sparkling Rose Franciacorta Description: Contadi Castaldi was founded in 1991 by Vittorio Moretti and in 1997 he passed the reins to Mario Falcetti, an expert agronomist and oenologist. In choosing the name, the company wished to keep ties with tradition alive: the Contadi were once the counties into which the lands of the Castaldi were divided – the Castaldi being noblemen who had the right to take the best produce from every harvest. Meanwhile, with its logo and the shape of the bottle, the company wanted to affirm the value of an innovative course of action that demonstrates its desire to offer a contemporary approach to the taste of the Franciacorta. Contadi Castaldi has its headquarters in Adro which, according to historical sources, is an open, light, calm place which 'burns' with life force. Adro is one of 19 municipalities in Franciacorta authorised by the Consortium for the cultivation and production of grapes for producing Franciacorta and Terre di Franciacorta wines. This wine is produced from a 60 hectares estate planted with 80% white grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot bianco as well as 20% red grapes such as Pinot Nero , Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Nebbiolo and Barbera. Here the harvest is done manually with the grapes transferred to small boxes. Next, manual selection of grapes on special sorting table occurs while the objective of using very low technological impact in winemaking is evident through the moderate use of sulphur dioxide and use of the force of gravity to load presses. Energetic notes in this Franciacorta are evident as this wine draws its character and colour from the virtues of the delicate grape skins of the Pinot Nero grape. Herbaceous, balsamic and refreshing notes reveal the audacious use of monovarietal Pinot Nero that delivers concentrated freshness and aroma. The finish unveils a pleasantly spicy undertone, with definite hints of chocolate and tobacco, almost evoking the mysterious energy of the maple woods that flourish on the high ground of Adro, where this Rose originates.
Majolini ELECTO Brut Millesimato Franciacorta DOCG
Description: A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir the wine remains in the bottle on the lees for at least 36 months. The result is a mature and varied bouquet with overtones of tertiary aromas. A full style with all the elegance and refinement that only long ageing can confer has produced one of the great products of Franciacorta. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £140.15
Ca'del Bosco CURTEFRANCA Rosso DOCG Franciacorta Lombardy
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. This Rosso is a stylish blend of cabernet, merlot, barbera and nebbiolo, and it has been produced since 1975. It offers a beautiful red colour with a strong fruity fragrance and nuances of herbs. Robust with a highly refined structure. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £101.88
Ca'del Bosco CARMENERO Franciacorta Lombardy
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. Ca’del Bosco Carmenero is made only from estate-grown carmènere, that was in fact originally thought to be Cabernet Franc. Investigations were undertook and it was established that what in the North of Italy was called Cabernet Franc and in Chile Merlot was, in fact, Carmènere. This is reflected in the colorful graphic that adorns the Carmenero label, that of a wolf shedding its outer appearance (6 x 75 cl) Price: £263.60
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Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta Sparkling Brut
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. A blend of 75% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Bianco , 10% Pinot Nero , with a straw with greenish reflection appearance. This sparkling wine has an intense, very refined flower of a lime tree aroma, underlined by the smell of apple and peach. The flavour is very mild, soft and delicate, with the acidity in perfect balance and finishes with a persistent note of ripe fruit. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £125.20
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Bellavista UCCELLANDA Terre di Franciacorta Bianco DOC
Description: The colour is bright pale gold, the bouquet intense, deep and lasting, the velvety flavour is harmonious and full of personality. Entrepreneur Vittorio Moretti’s success in the building industry allowed him to indulge his passion for wine in the creation of a small estate. It began virtually as a hobby, but over the years it became the focus of Moretti’s work. With the gifted enologist Mattia Vezzola at the helm since 1980, Bellavista now produce wines of real finesse and individuality. The 50 hectares of vineyards are cultivated according to organic principles, and planting densities are high in order to limit yields per vine. In cellars carved into the hillside above Lake Iseo, vinification reflects both avant garde techniques and many of the traditions of Champagne. Long ageing on the lees in bottle is de rigueur for the sparkling wines, and the barrique is employed with great subtlety. For the Franciacorta wines, 40% of the juice is barrel-fermented. The resulted house style is characterised by an elegant balance, classy yeasty nose, a very fine perlage and persistent mousse (12 x 75 cl) Price: £271.00
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Bellavista CUVEE BRUT DOCG Methodo Franciacorta Sparkling Wine
Description: Yellow straw in colour with greenish tinges with a very fine and persistent perlage, intense, fresh perfume with hints of laurel and flowers. Entrepreneur Vittorio Moretti’s success in the building industry allowed him to indulge his passion for wine in the creation of a small estate. It began virtually as a hobby, but over the years it became the focus of Moretti’s work. With the gifted enologist Mattia Vezzola at the helm since 1980, Bellavista now produce wines of real finesse and individuality. The 50 hectares of vineyards are cultivated according to organic principles, and planting densities are high in order to limit yields per vine. In cellars carved into the hillside above Lake Iseo, vinification reflects both avant garde techniques and many of the traditions of Champagne. Long ageing on the lees in bottle is de rigueur for the sparkling wines, and the barrique is employed with great subtlety., and for the Franciacorta wines, 40% of the juice is barrel-fermented. The resulted house style is characterised by an elegant balance, classy yeasty nose, a very fine perlage and persistent mousse. Available in Magnum bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres) Price: £256.81
