{"id":1633,"date":"2019-11-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=1633"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:54:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T03:54:00","slug":"ca-del-bosco-zero-vintage-12","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/ca-del-bosco-zero-vintage-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Complex Franciacorta with an orchestral score"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Ca\u2019 del Bosco\u00a0\u2018Vintage Collection\u2019 Dosage Z\u00e9ro 2012<\/h3>\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 65% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Nero & 13% Pinot Bianco
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong>\u00a0Erbusco, province of Brescia, in Lombardy – Italy
\nChief Winemaker:<\/strong>\u00a0Stefano Capelli
\n4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\nIt had been a couple years since I was last at Ca\u2019 del Bosco – but it is somewhere that you never forget and as I wondered around the stunning estate, winery and cellars, everything came flowing back. Then it was time to work through a selection of Metodo Ca\u2019 del Bosco – and the 2012 ‘Vintage Collection’ Dosage Z\u00e9ro really stood out as something special and worth sharing with you. You can see the detail given to this wine.
\nBy simply looking at the array of sites and parcels harvested, located in the areas of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca and Passirano. With 18 Chardonnay vineyards with an average age of 32 years. Then 5 Pinot Nero vineyards with an age of 24 years, and 2 Pinot Bianco vineyards with an average age of 25 years.
\nThis vintage expression was achieved from meticulously selected grapes skillfully vinified in full compliance to the Metodo Ca\u2019 del Bosco. As soon as the grapes were picked, using small baskets, they were graded and then chilled. Each bunch is carefully selected before visiting their \u2018berry spa\u2019, yes – an exclusive bunch washing and jet spray system that incorporates three soaking vats and a drying tunnel.
\nAfter crushing the berries in the absence of oxygen, all of the must for the base wine ferments in small oak casks. Barrel maturation lasts for about 5 months to achieve the maximum aromatic complexity and expressive power while retaining elegance. A pair of elevator tanks enables the wine to be gravity-racked from the small oak casks into maturation tanks. This 2012 ‘Vintage Collection’ Dosage Z\u00e9ro is a masterful blend of 25 base wines, that imbue the final blend with its uniquely sensory profile, a superb expression of the terroir and Stefano\u2019s perceived potential of the fruit.
\nDisgorgement took place in the absence of oxygen using a unique system designed and patented by Ca\u2019 del Bosco. The procedure avoids oxidative stress or the need for additional sulphur, making Ca\u2019 del Bosco Franciacorta wine pure and longer lived. Maturation sur lies was for an average of 48 months. The \u2018zero\u2019 dosage at disgorgement, and with a total sulphur level less than 59 mg\/L.\n\u2605 <\/strong>In your flute, you will be greeted by a straw gold colour, and with a fine and persistent mouse. Even without any added sugar you are engaged by bright and lively white floral, citrus notes and almond aromas on the nose.
\nThe palate is full and complex, expressing ripe fruit flavours of green to red apples and citrus core, and harmonious supporting flavours of freshly baked bread and a delicate hint of hazelnut. This Metodo Ca\u2019 del Bosco is charming and alluring, though has a complexity, which is balanced and well structured, and with a pleasing lingering finish. A pure Franciacorta, and the finest expression of this extraordinary terroir and of the man who crafted its character.\nThis 2012 Ca\u2019 del Bosco ‘Vintage Collection’ Dosage Z\u00e9ro has 12.5% Alc.\/vol. Zero Dosage. Chill gently and serve in a generously curved flute glass at 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C.\n

A harmonious, complex Franciacorta with an orchestral score of note.<\/em><\/center> <\/p>\n\nCELLARING POTENTIAL:
\nDrinking well this coming season, and will age well for another 4 – 6 years.\nFOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
\nPerfect wine as an aperitif, an ideal pairing with shellfish, crab, lobster, seafood dumplings, varied simply cooked light chicken & herb fish dishes, varied vegetarian cuisine and aged parmesan cheeses – enjoy<\/em>.\nAlways drink responsibly.<\/em>\n

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