Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackcurrant, graphite, violet, cedar, tobacco

Palate: black plum, dark chocolate, cigar box, espresso

Maurizio Zanella's Bordeaux blend named after the founder, vinified at Erbusco and matured 18 to 24 months in French barriques. Blackcurrant and graphite aromatics with firm tannin and a long cedar finish.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo Find brasato al barolo on TableJourney →
    Beef braised in red wine finds a peer in the wine's firm tannin and graphite-laced power; classic Brescian winter pairing.
  • Aged Bagòss cheese
    Brescia's hard mountain cow's cheese with crystal salt mirrors the wine's espresso depth; firm tannin scrubs the cheese fat.
  • Roast venison with juniper
    Game meat finds its match in the wine's tobacco and cigar-box aromatics; Cabernet Franc green herb echoes the juniper.

History

The Bordeaux blend that Maurizio Zanella named after himself and launched in 1985, in the same era as the Super Tuscan revolution. Sits in the IGT Sebino classification rather than the Curtefranca DOC because of the higher Cabernet Sauvignon percentage and the international-style barrique regime.

  1. 1985: First vintage of Maurizio Zanella released

Facts

Producer
Ca' del Bosco · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (25%)
Classification
IGT Sebino Rosso
Oak
Vinified in stainless steel; aged 18 to 24 months in French oak barriques, around 80 percent new
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 75 to 110 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ca' del Bosco Maurizio Zanella

What does Maurizio Zanella taste like?

Blackcurrant, graphite, violet, cedar and tobacco on the nose; black plum, dark chocolate, cigar box and espresso on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannin, medium acidity and a long cedar finish.

Is Maurizio Zanella a Curtefranca DOC?

No. The cuvée sits in IGT Sebino because the Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend and barrique regime exceed Curtefranca DOC limits. The classification is intentional, anchoring the wine in the Sebino district.

When should I drink Maurizio Zanella?

Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Younger vintages benefit from 60 to 90 minutes of decanting; cellaring beyond 15 years rewards Bordeaux drinkers with developed cedar and tobacco notes.

Tags

cabernet franc cabernet sauvignon cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body iconic medium acid merlot mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special occasion winter old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price fine still red vegan

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