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Curtefranca Rosso DOC wine — Ca' Del Bosco winery — Dionysus

Curtefranca Rosso DOC

by Ca' Del Bosco · Lombardia, Italy

AppellationFranciacortaDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for8–10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Ca' Del BoscoLombardia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from six vineyards whose vines are 23 years old on average.

Vinification

Each variety is vinified separately. Skin maceration and fermentation last 15–22 days, depending on the variety and vintage. After pressing, malolactic fermentation takes place in small oak barrels and is completed by midwinter. The varieties are then blended.

Ageing

The wine ages for 12 months in barrels and steel tanks. It is bottled entirely without oxygen using an innovative filling system, followed by a further nine months of maturation.

Tasting profile

The aroma is rich, and the palate is smooth.

Label / history

The first vintage was released in 1975, following the success of Curtefranca Bianco.