Ca del Bosco
Curtefranca Corte del Lupo Rosso 2022
| Denomination | DOC Curtefranca Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 38% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmènere |
| Aging | Aged in wood and steel for about 21 months; subsequently bottled by gravity to avoid oxidative shock. |
- Name and vintage: Curtefranca DOC still red, harvested in the 2022 vintage
- Grape composition: 38% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carménère
- Vinification: hand-picked and macerated for 20–22 days with temperature control
- Ageing: around 21 months between wood and steel, bottled by gravity
- Tasting notes: hints of red fruits and liquorice, decant for 1 hour and serve at 16–18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Corte del Lupo Rosso is an elegant still wine from the Curtefranca denomination, created from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Carménère. To the eye, it displays a deep ruby hue with violet highlights. The bouquet offers aromas of ripe red fruit and wild berries, intertwined with notes of liquorice, violet, aromatic herbs and a hint of spice. On the palate, it expresses character and remarkable elegance, where smoothness meets graceful tannins and a pleasant savouriness, fading into a mineral finish. To enhance its qualities, it is ideal to decant for an hour before serving alongside red meats, pork, game and cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Lombardy, in the area of Erbusco, a renowned region that defines the identity of the Curtefranca denomination. The grapes come from eight selected vineyards, cultivated to ensure low yields and high quality. Harvesting takes place between the second and third week of September, following an approach aimed at maximum aromatic purity. The microclimate and soils allow the grape varieties to express themselves at their best, resulting in a product with a distinctly territorial profile, capable of balancing the freshness of the fruit with an intriguing spicy evolution over time.
How it is produced
The Ca’ del Bosco process begins with manual harvesting, followed by an exclusive system of washing and drying the bunches. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place under precise temperature control, accompanied by daily punch-downs and pump-overs carried out using lifting tanks to exploit gravity. Ageing lasts about twenty-one months, during which the wine rests in stainless steel and wooden barrels to enrich its structure. Finally, it is bottled by gravity, a technique that prevents oxidative stress and preserves the original aromatic integrity.
History and Curiosities
Ca’ del Bosco Corte del Lupo Rosso 2022 is an award-winning Curtefranca DOC with 3 Veronelli stars, combining the strength of the wolf with the wisdom of man. The grapes from eight vineyards, hand-picked, undergo the “grape spa”, a washing and drying system that ensures maximum purity. After 21 months of ageing between wood and steel, the innovative gravity bottling process avoids oxidative shocks, preserving the wine’s aromatic integrity and remarkable elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Stefano Capelli
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 252
| Name | Ca' del Bosco Curtefranca Corte del Lupo Rosso 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Curtefranca DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 38% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmènere |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca del Bosco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Ca’ del Bosco Corte del Lupo Rosso 2022 is an award-winning Curtefranca DOC with 3 Veronelli stars, combining the strength of the wolf with the wisdom of man. The grapes from eight vineyards, hand-picked, undergo the "grape spa", a washing and drying system that ensures maximum purity. After 21 months of ageing between wood and steel, the innovative gravity bottling process avoids oxidative shocks, preserving the wine’s aromatic integrity and remarkable elegance. |
| Origin | Erbusco (BS), Lombardy, Italy |
| Yield per hectare | 8700 kg/ha |
| Harvest | Second and third ten days of September |
| Fermentation | 20–22 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting of the grapes; alcoholic fermentation and maceration with temperature control, punching down and pumping over; gravity transfer and bottling; ageing in wood and steel |
| Wine making | Maceration in contact with the skins: 21 days for Merlot and Carménère, 22 days for Cabernet Franc and 20 days for Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration with careful temperature control and cap management; daily pump-overs with gravity transfer using lifting tanks to submerge the cap. |
| Aging | Aged in wood and steel for about 21 months; subsequently bottled by gravity to avoid oxidative shock. |
| Total acidity | 4.8 gr/L |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |