Ca' del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Franciacorta DOCG Brut

Cuvée PrestigeIdentity. Virtue written in the etymology of an ancient term: idem, or being oneself. Cuvée Prestige, essence of Franciacorta in Ca' del Bosco style. A jewel born in 2007 from thirty years of knowledge. Only the best selections of Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Noir (15%) and Pinot Bianco (10%) grapes from 134 vineyards are vinified separately and expertly assembled with the reserves of the best vintages (at least 20%), in magical rite of the creation of the Cuvée. Only after 28 months of aging on the yeasts will this wine be able to express its richness and identity. A classic Franciacorta, balanced, pleasantly fresh and acidic. Perfect for any occasion. Multi Vintage DENOMINATION Franciacorta. GRAPE VARIETY Chardonnay 75%, Pinot Bianco 10%, Pinot Noir 15%. VINEYARDS OF ORIGIN 55 Chardonnay vineyards, with an average age of 29 years, located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca, Iseo and Passirano. 4 Pinot Bianco vineyards, with an average age of 26 years, located in the municipality of Passirano. 18 Pinot Noir vineyards, with an average age of 19 years, located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Provaglio d'Iseo and Passirano. HARVEST PERIODFrom first to the third ten days of August.AVERAGE YIELD PER HECTARE8,700 kilograms of grapes, equivalent to 5,480 liters of wine (yield in wine: 63%).VINIFICATIONThe base wines of the Cuvée Prestige are the result of a careful selection of the grapes and a skilful winemaking carried out in full compliance with the Ca' del Bosco Method. The grapes, harvested by hand in small boxes, are classified and cooled. Each bunch is selected by expert eyes and hands, to then benefit from exclusive "berry spas". A particular washing and hydromassage system for the bunches, using three soaking tanks and a drying tunnel. After pressing in the absence of oxygen, all the musts of the base wines ferment in temperature-controlled steel tanks and remain there until the following March. Seven further months of refinement are necessary for the wine to clarify, mature and best bring out the character of the vineyards of origin. The wines are then expertly blended with noble reserve wines from the best years (from 20 to 30%) in the "magic ritual" of creating the cuvée. This particular technique gives the Cuvée Prestige a strong personality. The essence of Franciacorta in Ca' del Bosco style. Only after an average aging on the yeasts of 25 months can this Franciacorta express all its richness and identity. Dégorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen, using a system unique in the world, designed and patented by Ca' del Bosco. This avoids oxidative shocks and further additions of sulphites. It makes our Franciacorta purer, more pleasant and longer-lived. Finally, each packaged bottle is uniquely marked to guarantee its traceability. DRAFT From April to June of the year following the harvest. REFINING ON YEASTS Average duration 25 months. DOSAGE AT DISGORGING Sugar content equal to 1.5 grams/litre - “Extra Brut ANALYTICAL DATA ON DISGORGINGAlcohol 12.5% ​​Vol.; pH 3.15; Total Acidity 5.70 grams/litre; Volatile acidity 0.37 grams/litre. SULPHITES Total sulfur dioxide less than 48 milligrams/litre (maximum legal limit: 185 milligrams/litre).