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 zest, white peach, fresh hazelnut, brioche, white flowers

Palate: green apple, citrus pith, patisserie cream, saline minerality

Single-vintage Chardonnay-led Extra Brut with low dosage and 48 months on lees. Lemon zest and hazelnut aromatics with patisserie cream and a saline mineral finish.

What it pairs with

  • Crudo of langoustine
    Saline minerality lifts the langoustine's sweet flesh; low dosage stays out of the way of the raw shellfish.
  • Risotto al limone Find risotto al limone on TableJourney →
    Lemon zest aromatics echo the dish; patisserie cream pairs with the Carnaroli's starch.
  • Caciotta with truffle honey
    Fresh hazelnut and white flowers pair with the cow's-milk cheese; the saline finish handles the truffle honey's sweetness.

History

Ca' del Bosco's Millesimato Extra Brut, the low-dosage vintage statement of the cellar. The Vintage Collection sits between Cuvée Prestige and Annamaria Clementi in the house hierarchy.

  1. 1979: First Vintage Collection release

Facts

Producer
Ca' del Bosco · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Bianco (15%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato
Oak
Stainless steel with a portion oak-fermented; minimum 48 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 50 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
0-12 from disgorgement
First vintage
1979
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ca' del Bosco Vintage Collection Extra Brut

What does Vintage Collection Extra Brut taste like?

Lemon zest, white peach, fresh hazelnut, brioche and white flowers on the nose; green apple, citrus pith, patisserie cream and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from 48 months on lees.

What is the dosage on Vintage Collection Extra Brut?

Bottled in the Extra Brut category (under 6 grams per litre residual sugar). Low dosage preserves the lemon and saline lift; the 48 months on lees deliver the patisserie depth.

Is the Vintage Collection a Millesimato?

Yes, every release is single-vintage (Millesimato in DOCG terms). The Vintage Collection sits between Cuvée Prestige (non-vintage) and Annamaria Clementi (Riserva, 8 years on lees) in the Ca' del Bosco hierarchy.

Tags

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