Curtefranca Bianco 'Corte del Lupo' Ca' del Bosco 2023
Perfect to give as a giftThe "Corte del Lupo" from Ca' del Bosco is a Curtefranca Bianco that comes from the blending of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco grapes from the Franciacorta area. Partially vinified in steel and partially in small oak barrels, it is characterized by a pleasant and intense aromatic profile of tropical fruit and citrus; the taste is full, enveloping, and dry, with mineral notes
"Corte del Lupo" is a Curtefranca Bianco, produced by one of the most important and renowned names in Franciacorta. In addition to Sparkling Wines Classic Method, Ca’ del Bosco also produces high-quality still wines. It is an elegant and refined blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, two grapes traditionally grown in the Franciacorta area, vinified partly in steel and partly in wood. A white wine of good structure, intense and complex, which combines rich and evolved aromas with freshness and minerality.
"Corte del Lupo" is produced from the vineyards cultivated in the estate of the famous winery Ca’ del Bosco. It comes from a selection of the best parcels that historically produce high-quality grapes: 9 vineyards of Chardonnay about 30 years old located in Erbusco and Cazzago San Martino and 2 vineyards of Pinot Bianco 25 years old cultivated in the municipality of Passirano. The elegant fruity notes of Chardonnay perfectly blend with the aromatic finesse of Pinot Bianco, creating a wine of great taste harmony. The harvest takes place towards the end of August, with manual selection in the vineyard of only the best bunches, which are washed and dried.before proceeding to vinification. The fermentation of the must takes place for ¼ of the mass in small oak barrels and for the rest in stainless steel tanks. After six months of aging on the lees, the final blending is carried out with gravity bottling and in the absence of contact with oxygen. Before being put on the market, the wine ages for 3 months in the bottle.
The Curtefranca Bianco "Corte del Lupo" is not only an excellence but also an exception in the territory of Franciacorta, now almost exclusively dedicated to sparkling wine. It is a classy white, which complements the Classic Method production of Ca’ del Bosco, confirming the overall high value of the winery's production. In the glass, it has a bright straw yellow color, with luminous golden reflections. The olfactory profile is rich and multifaceted, with aromas of ripe fruit, tropical hints, and soft notes of citrus honey. On the palate, it has a good body, with dense taste depth, a rich and enveloping sip, which fades into a persistent finish of savory mineral freshness.