Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edizione by Ca' del Bosco

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement0 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, pink grapefruit, white flowers, brioche, fresh almond

Palate: green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse, saline minerality

Numbered-edition base cuvée built on the deepest reserve-wine stock in Franciacorta. White peach and pink grapefruit aromatics over a creamy mousse and a saline mineral finish.

What it pairs with

Veal Milanese Find veal milanese on TableJourney →
The fine creamy mousse and high acidity cut through the breaded butter-fried cutlet; classic Milan aperitivo pairing.
Burrata with stracciatella Find burrata with stracciatella on TableJourney →
Saline minerality echoes the cheese's milky brine; almond aromatics pair with the lactic core.
Carpaccio of branzino
Pink grapefruit and lemon zest lift the raw fish; low alcohol leaves the delicate flesh unmasked.
Mortadella di Bologna Find mortadella di bologna on TableJourney →
Brioche and fresh almond aromatics mirror the cured pork's pistachio and lard sweetness.

History

Ca' del Bosco's base cuvée since 1979, relaunched in numbered Edizione bottlings to highlight the reserve-wine component. The volume flagship and the most-poured premium Franciacorta in Italian on-trade.

1979: First Cuvée Prestige release
2014: Numbered Edizione bottling format introduced

Facts

Producer: Ca' del Bosco · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (15%), Pinot Bianco (10%)
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta Extra Brut
Oak: Stainless steel for the bulk of the cuvée plus 20 percent oak-fermented Chardonnay; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 35 to 50 at retail
Drinking window: 0-7 from disgorgement
First vintage: 1979
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edizione

What does Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige taste like?

White peach, pink grapefruit, white flowers, brioche and fresh almond on the nose; green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from 30 months on lees.

What is Edizione in Cuvée Prestige Edizione?

Each release is numbered and dated, anchoring the bottle to a specific disgorgement window. The base wine spans multiple vintages from Ca' del Bosco's Erbusco vineyards.

When should I drink Cuvée Prestige?

Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement for peak freshness. The wine carries a creamy mousse and saline finish; cellaring beyond seven years risks losing the patisserie lift.

What food pairs with Cuvée Prestige?

Veal Milanese and burrata are canonical Lombard pairings. The wine's high acidity and creamy mousse also work with raw branzino and Bolognese mortadella.

Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Franciacorta

Franciacorta: Guided Winery Tour and Tasting Experience

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