Ca' del Bosco : Annamaria Clementi 2017

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Ca' del Bosco Annamaria Clementi 2017

Tasting notes

Colour
True to the style of this prestige cuvée, this wine reveals an intense golden yellow colour.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet shines with great complexity. It expresses seductive notes of brioche, pastry and toasted bread, harmoniously blended with aromas of citrus fruits, white-fleshed fruits and honey.

Palate
The attack is lively and taut, supported by a lovely acidity that balances perfectly with a particularly creamy texture. The remarkably long finish lingers on flavourful notes of citrus, almond and dried fruits.

Food and wine pairing
This great sparkling wine will beautifully enhance noble seafood such as oysters, lobster or roasted turbot. It will also pair wonderfully with refined white meats served with a creamy mushroom sauce, as well as aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano.

Service and storage
The Annamaria Clementi 2017 is a fine gastronomy wine with excellent aging potential in the bottle after disgorgement.

Other characteristics
This cuvée is a Dosage Zero, made without any addition of liqueur d'expédition. Analytical data at disgorgement indicate an alcohol content of 13.0% vol., a pH of 3.09, a total acidity of 7.5 g/L and a volatile acidity of 0.26 g/L.

The excellence of a great Franciacorta by Ca' del Bosco in Lombardy

The estate
Founded in 1968 with the planting of its first vines, the Ca' del Bosco estate is a true benchmark in Lombardy. Located in Erbusco, this iconic estate today spans over 200 hectares. A pioneer in the production of prestige sparkling wines, this essential name has greatly contributed to the renown of its region. Today, the estate belongs to the Santa Margherita group, while Maurizio Zanella remains at its helm as president. The house stands out for its approach combining organic viticulture, respect for biodiversity and the integration of art at the heart of its identity.

The vineyard
The grapes come from a rigorous selection of 31 parcels certified organic, spread across the Franciacorta appellation. The Chardonnay comes from 21 vineyards with an average age of 33 years, located in the communes of Erbusco, Adro, Corte Franca, Iseo and Passirano. The Pinot Noir comes from 8 parcels with an average age of 33 years (Erbusco, Iseo, Passirano), while the Pinot Blanc is grown on 2 vineyards aged 32 years in Passirano. Yields are particularly low, limited to 4,800 kilos of grapes per hectare.

The vintage
The year 2017 was marked by a frost episode in April that caused significant damage in the region. The summer season then proved to be particularly hot, with temperatures reaching peaks of 39°C in August. Despite these extreme climatic conditions leading to low yields, the final quality of the harvested grapes proved to be exceptional.

Winemaking and aging
The Annamaria Clementi 2017 grapes are harvested by hand in small crates. The bunches benefit from the estate's exclusive washing and drying system before pressing. Only the free-run juice is kept to begin alcoholic fermentation in small oak barrels. The base wines rest on the lees for six months, during which malolactic fermentation takes place. After a careful selection of the finest barrels, bottling took place on 11 April 2018. Aging on the lees in bottle continues for 8 years and 7 months. Disgorgement is carried out away from oxygen to prevent any oxidation, and each bottle is numbered to ensure traceability.

Grape varieties
82% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Blanc.