Ca del Bosco
Selva della Tesa Chardonnay 2021
| Denomination | IGT Sebino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Alcoholic fermentation in small oak barrels; ageing on the lees for 9 months with regular bâtonnage (undergoing malolactic fermentation) and subsequent bottle ageing for 3 years and 6 months. |
- Type and grape: Still white Sebino IGT from 100% Chardonnay, 2021
- Aromas and appearance: Straw yellow, notes of nashi pear, honeydew melon, orange and brioche
- Flavour profile: Elegant with fresh acidity, wet stone minerality and a savoury finish
- Winemaking: Hand-harvested, grape washing and anaerobic pressing
- Ageing: 9 months in oak, 3.5 years in bottle; 5 Bunches Bibenda rating
Description
What kind of wine it is
Selva della Tesa Chardonnay by Ca’ del Bosco is a still white wine with the Typical Geographical Indication of Sebino, in Lombardy. This Chardonnay, with its elegant and structured profile, fermented in small oak barrels, reveals hints of nashi pear, honeydew melon, orange zest and enveloping notes of brioche. On the palate, it reveals a precise balance with a distinct wet stone minerality, closing with a savoury finish ideal for pairing with seafood pasta dishes, shellfish and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Lombardy, in the historic Franciacorta area, from certified organic vineyards located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Passirano and Provaglio d’Iseo. The vines have an average age of thirty-five years and are rooted in soils that provide deep aromatic complexity and expressive precision. Rigorous agronomic management encourages the development of sound fruit, ideal for reflecting the true characteristics of the terroir of origin. These pedoclimatic conditions impart a natural gustatory tension to the harvest, accentuating the fresh and mineral character of the wine.
How it is produced
Production follows the Ca’ del Bosco Method, starting with manual harvesting and the washing of the bunches using a hydromassage system. Pressing in the total absence of oxygen allows the free-run juice to be isolated, which ferments in small oak barrels. Ageing on the lees lasts nine months and involves frequent bâtonnage and malolactic fermentation. The different expressions then form a careful blend, bottled by gravity to avoid oxidative shock. A resting period of three and a half years defines the absolute finesse of the flavour profile.
History and curiosities
Created in 1983, this 100% Chardonnay took the name “Selva della Tesa” in 2019 to pay homage to its vineyard of origin. The rigorous Ca’ del Bosco Method preserves the quality of the grapes, which are carefully washed and then processed through pressing in the absence of oxygen and gravity bottling. This meticulous care prevents oxidative stress, shaping a white wine of excellence over three and a half years of ageing, awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Stefano Capelli
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 252
| Name | Ca' del Bosco Selva della Tesa Chardonnay 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Sebino IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca del Bosco |
| Story | History and curiosities Created in 1983, this 100% Chardonnay took the name "Selva della Tesa" in 2019 to pay homage to its vineyard of origin. The rigorous Ca’ del Bosco Method preserves the quality of the grapes, which are carefully washed and then processed through pressing in the absence of oxygen and gravity bottling. This meticulous care prevents oxidative stress, shaping a white wine of excellence over three and a half years of ageing, awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda. |
| Origin | Municipalities of Erbusco, Passirano and Provaglio d’Iseo (Lombardy, Italy) |
| Production technique | Ca' del Bosco Method |
| Wine making | After crushing in the absence of oxygen, only the best free-run must is transferred for alcoholic fermentation into small oak barrels; the wine ages on its lees for 9 months with regular bâtonnage and also undergoes malolactic fermentation; the different batches are blended and bottled by gravity using systems that prevent oxidative shock, followed by bottle ageing for 3 years and 6 months. |
| Aging | Alcoholic fermentation in small oak barrels; ageing on the lees for 9 months with regular bâtonnage (undergoing malolactic fermentation) and subsequent bottle ageing for 3 years and 6 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.57 gr/L |
| PH | 3.1 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |