Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Sparkling Rose |
Producer: | Ca'del Bosco |
Label Name: | Franciacorta Annamaria Clementi Rose |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Franciacorta, Lombardy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 100% Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 8-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 98 pts (Sept 2023); Falstaff 96 pts (tasting 2022); Tannico listing 96 pts / Antonio Galloni 94; Bibenda 5
Tasting Note
Intense salmon-pink with a fine persistent mousse. Aromas of wild strawberry, blood orange, cherry, brioche, hazelnut and mineral notes. Creamy, lively palate with silky texture, bright acidity and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, shellfish, creamy seafood risotto, wagyu tartare. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, spicy Thai prawn salad, char siu, smoked fish with daikon.
Production Method
Metodo Classico (traditional): brief skin maceration for rosé color; washing/drying of bunches; 8 months fermentation in small oak; ~8 years aging on lees; Extra Brut dosage.
Vineyard Info
Ca' del Bosco, founded by Annamaria Clementi and Albano/ Maurizio Zanella in Franciacorta (1960s–70s), is a pioneer of the region; this cuvée is from a few historic, certified-organic vineyards.