Ca’ del Bosco Cuvée Annamaria Clementi Franciacorta 2006

The 2006 Franciacorta Cuvée Annamaria Clementi Brut Riserva is a landmark wine that is only made in the best vintages. The blend consists of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero and the various characteristics of each variety come together with spectacular precision. This is a seamless effort with apricot, exotic fruit, freshly baked baguette and warm, yeasty notes with crushed mineral and menthol herb on the close. The richness of the wine’s texture is what really stands out. This is a creamy and enduring effort that wraps thickly over the palate with soft mousse and foamy effervescence. The blend is 55% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Nero and 25% Pinot Bianco. Score – 95. (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Aug. 23, 2015)