When he was young, Maurizio Zanella travelled to the AOC Champagne and became acquainted with its sparkling wines. This curious young man wondered why he couldn't do the same in Italy, right on the two hectares of vineyards his mother, Annamaria Clemente Zanella, had purchased in Brescia, in northern Italy, precisely in the Lombardy region. Thus, Ca’ del Bosco was born, becoming one of the most prestigious wineries and one of the finest producers of sparkling wines in Italy. That date, over 30 years ago, has been forever etched in the distinctive Italian oenological calendar. Today, the winery honours this chapter with the dry sparkling wine Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edition.
Over the years, Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edition has become a distinguished ambassador for the brand, representing not only refined taste but also one of the pioneers of the new wave of Italian producers. It inaugurated a new method of production, with high-quality sparkling wines, enhancing the prestige of the D.O.C.G. Franciacorta Millesimato. What began with Maurizio's mother has expanded to the current 200 hectares, where cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, chardonnay, pinot blanc, and pinot noir are cultivated. It is precisely with the latter three varieties that Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edition is crafted. All the grape bunches are harvested from old vineyards, over 15 years old, ensuring their optimal condition at all times. Only the finest quality is possible in this exceptional sparkling wine! It is noteworthy that Ca’ del Bosco is a company that meticulously attends to every detail, to the extent that before vinification, the grapes undergo a special washing system with three tubs (what they call a berry spa), where microorganisms, dirt, and dust are removed. This unique treatment concludes in a drying tunnel prior to pressing (always in the absence of oxygen).
The must of Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edition is fermented in stainless steel tanks, where it remains for seven months. Only in this way will the true character of this wine emerge, shaped by the sandy, silt-rich soils, low in clay and highly permeable (where stones formerly used as building materials are also found). Finally, after blending it with the house's reserve wine (between 20%-30%), Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edition is left to rest for the second fermentation.
After 28 months in contact with the lees, Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Edition is disgorged, ready to be tasted and to celebrate the impeccable trajectory of this estate.