Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Extra Brut "Cuvée Prestige Edizione 46"

If Ca' del Bosco can be considered the very symbol of Franciacorta, much of the credit goes to its best-known label, the legendary Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut. With its transparent bottle and sinuously shaped label, this bubbly represents a true benchmark for the type. Appreciated across the board by enthusiasts and professionals alike, this Franciacorta DOCG comes from a careful selection in the countryside of the best Chardonnay grapes, in clear predominance, with an addition of Pinot Noir and just a touch of Pinot Blanc. The grapes are vinified separately and the alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the wines remain until the following March. The vintage wines are then blended with the reserve wines from the best vintages, and the bottling and delicate frothing process takes place. Maturation lasts for around 25 months, after which the wine is disgorged, which in this case takes place in the absence of oxygen, thanks to a unique system invented and patented by Ca' del Bosco. At that point, each bottle is uniquely marked to ensure complete traceability. To the eye, this Franciacorta has a prestigious, luminous straw yellow colour, furrowed by fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose it delicately and progressively releases timid and fragrant hints of citrus, apple, white peach and exotic fruit. All this is enhanced by memories of pastries and dried fruit. The taste, lively and darting, invites the drink by virtue of its irresistible freshness, vibrant and well dosed. The finish is pleasant and fruity.