Interview With A Sommelier – Mustafa Zorluoğlu

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Find the Perfect Bubbly for your Barbecue

Find the Perfect Bubbly for your Barbecue

British summer has finally arrived!  You never quite know how long the hot weather’s going to last, so why not fire up the barbie while it’s still here.  We can recommend bubbles to suit every barbecue guest. It isn’t a British barbie without beef burgers, grilled to perfection and presented in a bap with ketchup…

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Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta: A Work of Art Called Wine

Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta: A Work of Art Called Wine

If wine is art, Ca’del Bosco’s masterpiece is called Franciacorta and bears the unique, inimitable signature of Maurizio Zanella, Ca’del Bosco is the leading brand of bubblies with ultra-fine perlage bearing the name of the zone they’re made in, Franciacorta. A position reached thanks to the enthusiasm and passion of Maurizio Zanella who in the…

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The Technology Behind Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta

The Technology Behind Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta

Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta producers recognise the importance of technology in wine-making and pride themselves on their systems. It took seven years to complete the curent Ca’del Bosco cellar, immersed in the greenery of the vineyards and the Franciacorta woodlands. It was enlarged from 10,000 to 20,000 sq m. Owner Maurizio Zanella’s goal was not to double output…

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Ca’del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Franciacorta

Ca'del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Franciacorta

Cuvée Prestige Identity A virtue found in the etymology of an ancient word. From idem, or same, a set of homogenous characteristics that comprise an entity. Cuvée Prestige, the essence of Franciacorta in Ca’del Bosco style, a jewel created in 2007. The essence of love for wine and of thirty years’ experience gained day by…

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How Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta is Made

How Ca'del Bosco Franciacorta is Made

Ca’del Bosco explains how they create their fantastic Franciacorta, from grape to bottle. The harvest The Ca’del Bosco harvest begins around August 20th with the grapes destined for the ‘base’ of Franciacorta, the Chardonnay, picked strictly by hand and collected into small crates holding about 15 to 17 kg each. Picking the base grapes for the…

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6 Wineries to Visit in Franciacorta, Italy

Franciacorta is a small area in Lombardy in Northern Italy that produces complex sparkling wines using the traditional method. It’s a beautiful region to visit and full of amazing wine to taste. Ca’del Bosco Their most well known wine is their Cuvée Prestige, a well-balanced, pleasently fresh Franciacorta. The winery currently welcomes guests 7 days a…

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