Straw yellow with golden reflections
Intense and elegant
Fresh and mineral
The Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro 2021 by Cà del Bosco represents the most authentic and rigorous expression of vintage Franciacorta. With no dosage added after disgorgement, this Franciacorta interprets the terroir and the vintage in their purest form, highlighting precision, minerality, and depth. It is crafted from a careful selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco sourced from certified vineyards in Franciacorta. The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified separately to preserve the unique characteristics of each vineyard parcel. The cuvée is then aged for an extended period on its own lees in bottle, developing aromatic complexity, structure, and elegance. In the glass, it displays a brilliant straw-yellow color with golden reflections, enhanced by an exceptionally fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet is intense and refined, revealing notes of ripe citrus fruits, crisp apple, white peach, wildflowers, and delicate hints of bread crust, hazelnut, and toasted almond. On the palate, it is taut, vertical, and remarkably precise, supported by vibrant freshness and a pronounced mineral character. The absence of dosage enhances the purity of the fruit and the wine's savory profile, leading to a long, dry, and exceptionally elegant finish. Perfectly suited to oysters, seafood crudités, shellfish, caviar, fish tartare, and refined contemporary cuisine, it is a Franciacorta of great personality, designed for enthusiasts seeking authenticity, tension, and ageing potential. Thanks to its structure, high acidity, and extended lees ageing, Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro 2021 offers outstanding ageing potential, evolving over time toward increasingly complex aromas while maintaining its precision and balance. The purity and palate tension of Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro 2021 make it exceptionally versatile at the table. It pairs beautifully with oysters, seafood crudités, fish tartare and carpaccio, shellfish, caviar, and premium-quality sushi. Its pronounced minerality and zero dosage also make it an excellent match for seafood risotto, salt-baked fish, light fried dishes, and refined contemporary cuisine characterized by elegance and balance. It is equally enjoyable with fresh and semi-aged cheeses, where the wine's freshness perfectly balances their richness.
