Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ca Del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Vintage Collection Dosage Zero Rs
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Franciacorta, Lombardy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Method:
 
Metodo Classico (traditional method). Base wines fermented ~5 months in small oak casks; average 48 months on lees; disgorged without added dosage (dosage zéro) using Ca’ del Bosco’s low-oxygen system.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8
Tasting Note:
 
Bright golden with fine mousse. Aromas of green apple, lemon rind, white flowers, mint and brioche. Linear, saline palate with creamy texture, citrus drive and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Oysters, raw shellfish, sushi/sashimi, tempura, ceviche; poached/grilled white fish, roasted chicken, creamy risotto, fresh pasta with shellfish, dim sum, lightly spiced Asian seafood dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Ca' del Bosco, founded by Maurizio Zanella (late 1960s) in Erbusco, Franciacorta; pioneering producer with estate vineyards and patented cellar/disgorgement technologies.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Widely lauded across vintages: Wine Enthusiast scores in the low 90s for similar vintages; James Suckling and Wine Spectator have given 90–93 for Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro in various years; Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships: Silver (2009 Vintage)