Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 yrs8 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: 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

  • Salmone marinato Find salmone marinato on TableJourney →
    Rose petal and raspberry aromatics lift the cured salmon; high acidity cuts through the marinade.
  • Vitello tonnato Find vitello tonnato on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2002: First Cuvée Prestige Rosé vintage

Facts

Producer
Ca' del Bosco · visiting guide
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.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood festive mood romantic occasion aperitivo occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion summer old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with fruit desserts pairs with oily fish pairs with poultry pinot bianco pinot nero price premium vegan

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