Description

Ca’ del Bosco, founded by Maurizio Zanella, is one of the leading houses of Franciacorta. Annamaria Clementi, named after his mother, is its prestige Riserva, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero and aged for many years on the lees. The magnum format favours slow, graceful ageing.

The vintage 2009. 2009 was a warm, generous vintage in Franciacorta, giving rich, rounded base wines.

Fine, creamy mousse; citrus, white flowers, brioche, hazelnut and honey, with a long, mineral finish.

Service & pairing. Serve at 9–11 °C in a white-wine glass rather than a flute. Superb with crudo, risotto, white fish or aged Grana Padano.