romo

9.2

First bottle three years ago had more energy. Went sour on day 2. — 5 days ago

Jenks

9.3

Pretty wine. Elegant. Really nice expression of Nebbiolo. — 22 days ago

John Hagood

9.0

Red Hen 1/11/2026 for Gregg. — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Very fragrant with ripe pear, citrus (lemon and lime?), floral, great acidity and balance, big flavors but light on its feet, wonderful Italian Bianco!! — 2 months ago

with Jim

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.
— 18 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.2

Delicious Chocolate over dried fruit notes with nice dry floral notes. A very nice nebbiolo without face ripping tannins- a good sipper but also would pair well with the lighter side of Italian foods. — 2 months ago

romo

9.3

Shakshuka is Italian, right? What a beauty. — 20 days ago

P Pelissero

9.1

Very nice, smooth Pinot Noir. We drank at home. — 14 days ago

Fabio Franchella

9.1

Sehr präzise frucht aus apfel und frischen aprikosen und hauch quitten. Frisch, mineralisch und auch etwas tiefgründig. Eher auf der apéro seite… — 2 months ago

with Zollinger

Eve Marie

9.1

A bit too sweet for me not cloying, greatly appreciated by all my Moscato loving friends. — 3 months ago