Location
Erbusco
Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia, Italy
Farming
Sustainable (Integrated)
Integrated pest management — reduced chemical inputs, environmentally conscious viticulture.
Established
1979
About Ca' del Bosco
Founded in 1979 by Maurizio Zanella in Erbusco, Ca’ del Bosco has been part-owned by the Santa Margherita group since 1994, though Zanella has remained its creative and winemaking force. He is credited with introducing meticulous sorting tables and small-barrel maturation to Franciacorta — advances inspired by time spent in Burgundy and Champagne.
House Style
Structured, mineral, and austere. These are serious wines with Champagne-like tension.
Key Wines
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Cuvée Prestige Brut NV
One of the most widely available Franciacortas in the UK; apple, cream, almond; reliable and well-priced.
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Dosage Zéro NV
Zero dosage; clean and precise; for drinkers who prefer austerity.
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Annamaria Clementi Riserva
The icon cuvée, named after Zanella's mother; aged 7+ years on lees; one of Italy's great wines.
UK Price Range
£25–35 (NV), £70–110 (Annamaria Clementi)
Official Website
www.cadelbosco.com/en/ ↗About Franciacorta DOCG
Franciacorta is Italy's premier sparkling wine appellation, located in Lombardy near Lake Iseo. Wines are made by the traditional method — the same process used in Champagne — with minimum ageing requirements that often exceed Champagne's own. Learn more →