Franciacorta DOCG Cuvèe Prestige Edizione 45 magnum - Cà del Bosco

NAME Franciacorta. GRAPE VARIETIES Chardonnay 83%, Pinot Bianco 5%, Pinot Nero 12%. VINEYARDS OF ORIGIN 115 Chardonnay vineyards, with an average age of 29, located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Adro, Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca, Iseo and Passirano. 3 Pinot Bianco vineyards planted an average of 26 years ago located in the municipality of Passirano. 21 Pinot Nero vineyards planted an average of 19 years ago located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Provaglio d'Iseo and Passirano. ASSEMBLY 69% wines harvest 2017 22% reserve wines 2016 6% reserve wines 2015 3% reserve wines 2014 2017. Vintage with low yield but redeemed by excellent quality. A mild and dry winter followed by a spring with above-average temperatures. In the night between 18 and 19 April, sharp drop in temperatures with lows down to -4.5 degrees and with the formation of frost. Significant damage on 2/3 of the vineyard area of Ca 'del Bosco and of the entire Franciacorta. Flowering in mid-May, with favorable weather conditions, but very low fertility due to frost. Early summer characterized by two hailstorms, respectively on 6 and 25 June, followed by peaks of heat up to 39 degrees. Final result: low yield but extraordinary quality of the ripening bunches. Harvest started on August 7th and ended in less than 15 days. Average yield per hectare of 4,000 kilograms of grapes, equivalent to 5,480 liters of wine (wine yield: 63%). VINIFICATION The base wines of the Cuvée Prestige are the result of a careful selection of the grapes and a skilful vinification conducted in full compliance with the Ca 'del Bosco Method. The grapes, harvested by hand in small boxes, are classified and cooled. Each bunch is selected by expert eyes and hands, to then benefit from the exclusive "terme degli acini". A particular system of washing and hydromassage of the bunches, through three soaking tanks and a drying tunnel. After pressing in the absence of oxygen, all the musts of the base wines ferment in temperature-controlled steel tanks and remain here until the following March. Seven months of refinement are therefore necessary for the wine to clear up, mature and bring out the best character of the vines of origin. The wines are then expertly assembled in the "magic rite" of creating the cuvée. Only after aging on the lees for at least 2 years this Franciacorta can express all its richness and identity. The dégorgement takes place in the absence of oxygen, using a unique system, designed and patented by Ca 'del Bosco. This avoids oxidative shocks and further additions of sulphites. It makes our Franciacortas purer, more pleasant and longer-lived. Finally, each packaged bottle is uniquely marked, to ensure traceability. DRAFT From April to June of the year following the harvest. AVERAGE AGING ON YEASTS 25 months. DOSAGE AT THE BLOSSOM Addition in sugars equal to 1.5 grams / liter - “Extra Brut”. ANALYTICAL DATA AT BLOSSOM Alcohol 12.5% Vol. PH 3.17 Total Acidity 5.43 grams / liter Volatile Acidity 0.32 grams / liter. SULPHITES Maximum total sulfur dioxide 45 milligrams / liter (maximum legal limit: 185 milligrams / liter), concentration specified on the back label.