Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige — Tasting Notes

Cuvée Prestige is Ca’ del Bosco’s flagship non‑vintage Franciacorta, a rich, autolytic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero, aged on the lees for at least 25–28 months, and widely praised for its balance of creaminess, acidity, and complexity

Style & Production

• Blend: Typically ~75% Chardonnay, 22.5% Pinot Nero, 2.5% Pinot Bianco.
• Vineyards: Sourced from over 130–180 plots in Franciacorta, average vine age ~26 years
• Method: Traditional method, hand‑picked grapes, “berry spa” wash, oxygen‑free pressing, 7 months in stainless steel, then 25–28 months on lees
• Dosage: Extra Brut, ~1.5 g/L added sugar

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Deep straw to golden‑yellow, with fine, persistent mousse.
Nose: Complex mix of baked apple, brioche, nougat, lemon, peach, quince, hazelnut, vanilla, and toasted bread Some notes of honey, almond, and subtle spice.
Palate: Full‑bodied, creamy, and elegant, with intense autolytic character and bright acidity cutting through the richness  Flavors include golden Delicious apple, lemon drop, pastry, toasted brioche, and dried almond
Finish: Long, with almond, hazelnut, and mineral undertones .

Critical Impressions

• Gismondi On Wine: “Rich, doughy and concentrated… baked apple, brioche, nougat and lemon… creamy mousse and fine spice… pairs with roasted partridge”.
• Wine.com (Wilfred Wong, James Suckling, Robert Parker): “Complex, attractive, fresh… creamy, ripe fruit aroma… toasted brioche, lemon curd, vanilla… lithe yet rich
• Common descriptors — apple, pear, peach, brioche, toast, almond, cream, yeast, citrus

Food Pairings

Recommended with rich poultry, roasted game, creamy cheeses, and refined pastries

In summary: Cuvée Prestige offers a creamy, brioche‑laden, apple‑driven Franciacorta with firm acidity and a long, nutty finish — a benchmark Italian sparkling wine for both pairing and cellaring