Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 12 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs12 yrs14 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: lemon, green apple, white flowers, chalk, fresh almond

Palate: lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream, fine green herbs

Zero-dosage Millesimato that lays the chalky moraine-hill minerality bare. Lemon, green apple and chalk aromatics, saline finish, and no sugar to soften the mineral grip.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters in vinegar mignonette
    Zero dosage and saline minerality mirror the briny shellfish; high acidity carries the mignonette's vinegar.
  • Branzino al sale
    Salt-baked sea bass meets a wine of equal mineral grip; lemon pith aromatics echo the dish's lemon dressing.
  • Sushi nigiri (white fish)
    Low dosage and chalky finish keep the focus on delicate raw fish; saline minerality echoes the rice vinegar.

History

Launched in the late 1980s as Ca' del Bosco's zero-dosage statement of the moraine-hill terroir. Sits in the Vintage Collection tier next to the Extra Brut.

  1. 1988: First Dosage Zéro vintage

Facts

Producer
Ca' del Bosco · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Bianco (15%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Dosaggio Zero
Oak
Stainless steel with a portion oak-fermented; minimum 48 months on lees; no liqueur d'expedition
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 55 to 75 at retail
Drinking window
0-12 from disgorgement
First vintage
1988
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ca' del Bosco Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro

What does Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro taste like?

Lemon, green apple, white flowers, chalk and fresh almond on the nose; lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream and fine green herbs on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish.

What does Dosage Zéro mean?

Zero-dosage Franciacorta has no liqueur d'expedition added at disgorgement. Residual sugar is under 3 grams per litre, exposing the wine's natural minerality and acidity.

When should I drink Dosage Zéro?

Drink from release to 12 years from disgorgement. The zero-dosage style benefits from at least 2 years from disgorgement for the chalky core to harmonise with the patisserie autolysis.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood contemplative mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with sushi pairs with white fish pinot bianco pinot nero price premium sparkling traditional vegan

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