Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Ca’ del Bosco “Annamaria Clementi” Franciacorta 2016, Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardy, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Prestige cuvée Franciacorta from Ca’ del Bosco, crafted using the traditional method and aged extensively on lees. The blend includes Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco, the latter adding a distinctive Italian identity rarely seen in Champagne. The 2016 vintage shows exceptional balance and refinement, delivering the depth and elegance expected from one of Italy’s most iconic sparkling wines.

Aromas & Flavors
White peach, baked apple, citrus zest, toasted brioche, almond pastry, and delicate floral tones. Subtle hints of honey, lemon curd, and crushed stone emerge with air, giving the wine impressive aromatic complexity.

Mouthfeel
Ultra-fine mousse with a creamy yet energetic texture. Structured and layered with vibrant acidity supporting a deep mid-palate. Long, persistent finish with elegance and precision, prestige cuvée level balance that rivals top Champagne houses.

Food Pairings
Lobster or scallop crudo. Oysters with citrus mignonette. Truffle risotto. Branzino or Dover sole. Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Verdict
A striking example of Franciacorta at its highest level, refined, expressive, and unmistakably luxurious. The structure and finesse easily evoke comparisons with tête de cuvée Champagne, yet the presence of Pinot Bianco adds a subtle Italian nuance that sets it apart.

Did You Know?
Franciacorta requires longer minimum lees aging than Champagne for vintage wines (at least 30 months for vintage expressions), contributing to the creamy texture and complexity found in prestige cuvées like Annamaria Clementi.

🍷 Personal Pick
Absolutely a “whoa factor” sparkling wine, each glass reveals depth and refinement comparable to top Champagne prestige cuvées, yet with a distinctive Italian signature.
— 19 days ago

Sean Driscoll

9.3

Beautiful wine that evolves in the glass and over several days. Will aggregate notes — 3 years ago

Anuja Agnihotri

10

Sparkling cold red wine. Had in Terroni for Kats birthday 7/30/22 — 4 years ago

Alyssa Hague

9.0

Medium bodied red from Pompeii. Tried with Mike & Nadia. — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Not showing age at all.

Pretty nose with nice complexity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing red and black fruits with tobacco, earth, chocolates, spices, coffee, peppercorn and graphite.

Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This interesting red Italian is drinking very nicely now. Very unique and shows like it was aged in oak, but it wasn't.

This 8 year old is still showing very fresh. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 to 5 years and see how it evolved.

100% Piedirosso grepes were aged for 12 months in amphora vats and 12 months in steel. A tiny production of only 1,000 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$150. — 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.1

Black fruit dress, deep. Open nose of plum, Blackberries, and melted breeding of oak barrel. In the mouth, it is supple and deep, smoked, with evolved notes of undergrowth, mushrooms. A classical style wine, structured and melted. Very nice realization. Even if already in place, it can age and gain in relief.

Robe fruits noirs, profonde. Nez ouvert de prune, mûre, et élevage fondu, fût de chêne. En bouche, c’est souple et profond, fumé, avec des notes évoluées, sous-bois, champignons. Un vin au style classique, structuré et fondu. Très belle réalisation. Peut vieillir et encore gagner en relief. — 3 years ago

Emily DiBiase

9.8

Very light — 5 years ago

with Daniel

Yan Gagnon

9.1

Adami Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Bosco di Gica Présentation: Ce Prosecco d'exception, élaboré par la maison Adami dans la prestigieuse région de Valdobbiadene, figure parmi les références incontournables du livre "1001 vins qu'on doit avoir bu dans sa vie". Cette distinction témoigne de sa qualité remarquable et de son caractère représentatif des meilleurs Proseccos. Appellation DOCG Valdobbiadene Prosecco SuperioreCépage: 100% Glera (anciennement connu sous le nom de Prosecco)Aspect Visuel: Robe jaune paille claire et brillante, traversée par un chapelet de fines bulles persistantes formant une mousse délicate et crémeuse. Profil Aromatique: Le nez est expressif et élégant, révélant des arômes de: Pomme verte croquante Poire Williams Fleurs blanches (acacia, aubépine)Agrumes frais Subtiles notes minérales rappelant la craie En Bouche: L'attaque est vive et fraîche, avec une effervescence fine et précise. La structure est équilibrée entre une acidité rafraîchissante et une élégante texture crémeuse. La palette aromatique s'enrichit de nuances de pêche blanche et d'amande fraîche. La finale, d'une belle longueur pour un Prosecco, est nette et désaltérante avec une légère note citronnée. Conclusion: Le Bosco di Gica représente l'élégance et le savoir-faire de la maison Adami. Ce Prosecco Superiore illustre parfaitement pourquoi les meilleurs vins de cette appellation méritent leur place parmi les grands vins effervescents du monde, justifiant pleinement son inclusion dans l'ouvrage "1001 vins qu'on doit avoir bu dans sa vie". — a year ago

Taber

9.0

Great white wine - crispy, some floral notes. Pairs great with food. I hope I find it imported here in the states sometime. 2022 vintage brought in Manarola. — 2 years ago

Michael

9.0

Very rich Lambrusco. Frutti di bosco smoothie — 4 years ago