Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

This is a remembrance of Sofia & my trip to Franciacorta & visit to Ca’ del Bosco in 2015.

If Italy has a kind of equivalent to Champagne, it would be Franciacorta. This is not Prosecco. It is made in the traditional method.

It is a beautiful part of Italy with both Lake Garda’s, one smaller (closer) & one much bigger and is a summer haven.

Excuse the fussy pics. I bought a new iPhone 7 just before we left & it had a defective camera.

The nose shows fruit blossoms, pineapple, green, apple, golden apple, white peach, tropical melons, vanilla, frothy cream, some caramel, soft volcanics, chalk & spring flowers setting in greens.

The palate has nice, soft, mousse. Ripe fruits; fruit blossoms, pineapple, green, apple, golden apple, lemon, lime, white peach, tropical melons & mango. Vanilla, frothy cream, some caramel, soft volcanics, sea spray, saline, chalk & spring flowers setting in greens, beautiful, acidity, well balanced, nicely structured & toned with an elegant finish that last a full minute and lands on volcanics. — 13 days ago

Robert Henalt

9.0

Moderate tannins. Berries. Good now — a month 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… — 5 months ago

with Xenia

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!! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2006 “Cuvée Annamaria Clementi” pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is vinous, toasty, and leesy, with ripe tropical fruits, lemon curd, and marzipan. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is super rich and creamy. Fabulous stuff. Drink now. Disgorged Autumn of 2015. — 6 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

A baby but so delicious — a year ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

Pale straw in color, intense (-) nose with pear, citrus and passion fruit notes. Refreshing and balanced. Tasty Lugana for your fried anchovies, sea food with slow cooked tomato sauce pasta and a thin dough Artishok pizza. — 17 days ago

Antra Stabler

9.6

Cheapest reserva for lunch at Mercatos. Bold red, between new word Pinot and old world. Fruity. — a month ago

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.
— 4 months ago

Fabio Franchella

9.0

Eigentlich in einer weinbar.. weiss aber nicht mehr wie sie heisst. Egal…schöner schaumwein! ;) — 6 months ago

with Xenia

Brad Jensen

9.2

Light to medium bodied wine, pale burgundy with amber hues to the edges. Barnyard funky nose, hay, muddy earth, with hints of black cherry, fermented black plum, and some velvety vanilla notes, maybe even some beach dried seaweed. Palate is VERY fruit forward, silky, with ripe fresh strawberry all over, some wild funkiness, slight brandy hints, with some angelfood cake crust like flavors, olive oil, black olives and tar, really complex, loooong and different. — 8 months ago

Katya

9.3

Свеже-фруктовое на запах, с небольшим танинным и сухим остатком в конце вкуса. Очень приятное, не слишком кислотное. — 10 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.0

A fantastic every day white for the family meal — a month ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.0

Deep ruby. Layers of red fruit. Grippy tannins. Winner of Tom Bradley/LAX May 2026 tasting. 👍😎 — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2023 vintage. Light-medium/medium body. Gorgeous color. Musky, mountain morning nose. Plenty of flavors in the palate bouncehaus but none of them fall completely out and are forced to wait out a turn. Nice balance framed with intrigue. Existing acidity cuts through cream sauces or garlic butter but pleasant enough to tackle on its own. Very unexpected and the nice price (< $20 USD). Will keep this one on the short list. 4.1.26. — 3 months ago

with Pinotman

Alden Ridley

9.2

The oldest white I’ve had—4 years older than me. Orange hue from aging, no skin contact. Strong notes of honey, oaky. Very nutty. Super unique, fabulous — 5 months ago

Kirsten Kelley

8.9

At scampi in boston- really good!!! — 6 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.2

Quite nice — 7 months ago

with Tripp

Carter White

8.9

Nice well rounded wine — 8 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

With violent. Oak, vanilla. black fruits. Smoky. Spices. Chalk. Good concentration from the beginning. Fruity, smooth, soft tannin. Spicy. CP good. Good not to chose beef. San Lorenzo Rosso Conero Umani Ronchi 21 @2233, Toscan, 240914-240919 — 2 years ago