Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Alcohol content:12.5% Vol
Vinification:Franciacorta Vintage Collection is obtained from meticulously selected grapes skilfully vinifed in full compliance with the Metodo Ca'del Bosco. As soon as the grapes are picked, using small cases, they are graded and chilled. Each bunch is selected by experienced eyes before visiting our "berry spa", an exclusive bunch washing and jet spray system that incorporates three soaking vats and a drying tunnel. After crushing in the absence of oxygen, all the musts for base wines ferment in small oak casks. Barrel maturation lasts for just five months to coax out maximum aromatic complexity and expressive Ca'del Bosco power without jeopardising elegance. A pair of flying tanks enables the wines to be gravity-racked from the small oak casks into maturation tanks. Seven months after the harvest, it is time to create the Cuvée. Vintage Collection Dosage Zero 2012 is a masterly blend of 25 Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero base wines that imbue the final product with its uniquely sincere sensory profile, a superb expression of the territory and the growers who perceived its force and potential. Disgorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen using a unique system designed and patented by Ca'del Bosco. The procedure avoids oxidative stress or the need for additional sulphites, making Ca'del Bosco Franciacortas purer, more appealing and longer lived. Finally, every bottle is given an individual marking to ensure its authenticity.
Colour: Straw yellow,with a fine and persistent perlage
Bouquet: Rich fruity flavors of apple and citrus, harmonious notes of freshly baked bread and a delicate hint of hazelnut.
Taste: Full and complex, balanced and well structured, with a pleasant bitter note on the final.
Ca'del Bosco Vintage Collection Dosage Zero Franciacorta DOCG
Designation
Franciacorta Millesimato. Grape varieties Chardonnay 76%, Pinot Noir 16%, Pinot Blanc 8%.
Vineyards of provenance
18 Chardonnay vineyards planted an average of 31 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca and Passirano. 6 Pinot Noir vineyards planted an average of 30 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco and Passirano. 2 Pinot Blanc vineyards planted an average of 29 years ago located in the municipality of Passirano.
Vinification
Franciacorta Vintage Collection is obtained from meticulously selected grapes skilfully vinified in full compliance with the Metodo Ca?? del Bosco. As soon as the grapes are picked, using small cases, they are graded and chilled. Each bunch is selected by experienced eyes before visiting our ??berry spa??, an exclusive bunch washing and jet spray system that incorporates three soaking vats and a drying tunnel. After crushing in the absence of oxygen, all the musts for base wines ferment in small oak casks. Barrel maturation lasts for just 5 months to coax out maximum aromatic complexity and expressive power without jeopardising elegance. A pair of flying tanks enables the wines to be gravity-racked from the small oak casks into maturation tanks. 7 months after the harvest, it is time to create the cuv??e. Vintage Collection Dosage Z??ro 2018 is a masterly blend of 26 Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir base wines that imbue the final product with its uniquely sincere sensory profile, a superb expression of the territory and the growers who perceived its force and potential. Disgorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen using a unique system designed and patented by Ca?? del Bosco. The procedure avoids oxidative stress or the need for additional sulphites, making Ca?? del Bosco Franciacortas purer, more appealing and longer lived.
Maturation sur lies
For an average of 48 months. Dosage at disgorgement No added liqueur - ??Dosage Z??ro??.
Analytical data at disgorgement
Alcohol 12.5% Vol.; pH 3.07; Total Acidity 6.10 grams/litre; Volatile Acidity 0.25 grams/litre.
Sulphites
Total Sulphur Dioxide less than 56 milligrams/litre