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Stefania & Christopher Episode 5: Franciacorta

By Stefania Ruffo / 28th September 2021

The lake breeze blowing, the leaves rustling, the alternation of dark and light colors. Wineries hidden by soft lights release vivacious bubbles to gladden hearts: welcome to Franciacorta! If you are seeking an Italian fizz to brighten your mood, then Franciacorta would satisfy your highest expectations: sparkling like diamonds, charismatic and lively will dazzle you…

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Three Northern Italian Giants

Trentodoc, Franciacorta & Prosecco – 3 Northern Italian Giants

By Christopher Walkey / 12th January 2021

I am sure that out of these three famous wine regions you will have at least heard of one, that being ‘Prosecco‘. Over recent years the emergence and popularity of Prosecco has been global with favourable sales figures, reviews and a growing fan base. Loved by many and loathed by few, Prosecco has been the…

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Ca’ d’Or Franciacorta DOCG Noble Rosé

Ca’ d’Or Franciacorta DOCG Noble Rosé

By Christopher Walkey / 9th November 2020

It comes from our Grand Cru vineyards, planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes on the gentle hills of Passirano. After 7 months for the first fermentation in small steel tanks, it rests for about 30 months, aging, maturing and refermenting in the bottle, in contact with selected lees, in the darkness and silence of…

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Franciacorta, Bubbles like Diamonds

By Stefania Ruffo / 9th November 2018

Have you ever wondered why women are so fond of diamonds? Is there a reason why each time they see those stones they act like magpies trying to get them? Is that because that their shimmer enhances their beauty? Or makes them more self-confident? Or just because often diamonds are a symbol of love? Who…

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1701 First Officially Recognised Biodynamic Franciacorta

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th October 2016

1701 winery has recently obtained biodynamic Demeter® certification. It is the first winery in the Franciacorta region to be officially recognised as biodynamic. All European biodynamic farms are subject to an EU Ruling for organic agriculture, so all certified Demeter® are therefore also organic. As the Demeter standards are more restrictive and rigorous than the…

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Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta: A Work of Art Called Wine

Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta: A Work of Art Called Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st June 2016

If wine is art, Ca’del Bosco’s masterpiece is called Franciacorta and bears the unique, inimitable signature of Maurizio Zanella, Ca’del Bosco is the leading brand of bubblies with ultra-fine perlage bearing the name of the zone they’re made in, Franciacorta. A position reached thanks to the enthusiasm and passion of Maurizio Zanella who in the…

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The Technology Behind Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta

The Technology Behind Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th June 2016

Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta producers recognise the importance of technology in wine-making and pride themselves on their systems. It took seven years to complete the curent Ca’del Bosco cellar, immersed in the greenery of the vineyards and the Franciacorta woodlands. It was enlarged from 10,000 to 20,000 sq m. Owner Maurizio Zanella’s goal was not to double output…

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Ca'del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Franciacorta

Ca’del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Franciacorta

By Glass of Bubbly / 6th June 2016

Cuvée Prestige Identity A virtue found in the etymology of an ancient word. From idem, or same, a set of homogenous characteristics that comprise an entity. Cuvée Prestige, the essence of Franciacorta in Ca’del Bosco style, a jewel created in 2007. The essence of love for wine and of thirty years’ experience gained day by…

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How Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta is Made

How Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta is Made

By Glass of Bubbly / 3rd June 2016

Ca’del Bosco explains how they create their fantastic Franciacorta, from grape to bottle. The harvest The Ca’del Bosco harvest begins around August 20th with the grapes destined for the ‘base’ of Franciacorta, the Chardonnay, picked strictly by hand and collected into small crates holding about 15 to 17 kg each. Picking the base grapes for the…

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