In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal, brioche
Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, delicate citrus
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Extra Brut with wild strawberry and rose petal aromatics, a creamy mousse and a delicate citrus finish. The numbered base-tier Rosé from Maurizio Zanella's Erbusco cellar.
What it pairs with
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Salmone marinato
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Rose petal and raspberry aromatics lift the cured salmon; high acidity cuts through the marinade. -
Vitello tonnato
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Pinot Nero red fruits soften the tuna-mayonnaise sauce; creamy mousse pairs with the veal. -
Strawberries and cream
Wild strawberry aromatics mirror the fruit; the wine's extra-brut dryness keeps the dessert pairing from cloying.
History
The Rosé extension of the Cuvée Prestige line, launched as numbered Edizione bottlings to anchor each release to a disgorgement window. Drives Ca' del Bosco's premium rose presence in Italian on-trade.
- 2002 — First Cuvée Prestige Rosé vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Ca' del Bosco
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (75%), Chardonnay (22%), Pinot Bianco (3%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Extra Brut Rosé
- Oak
- Stainless steel base with a portion oak-fermented; minimum 30 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2002
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Rosé Edizione
What does Cuvée Prestige Rosé taste like?
Wild strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal and brioche on the nose; red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
How does the Rosé differ from the base Cuvée Prestige?
The Rosé is Pinot Nero-led (around 75 percent) versus the base being Chardonnay-led. Both spend 30 months on lees and carry the numbered Edizione bottling format.
What food pairs with Cuvée Prestige Rosé?
Marinated salmon and vitello tonnato are classic Lombard pairings. Wild strawberry aromatics also make it a rare extra-brut sparkling that works with fresh strawberries and cream.