This Ca ‘Del Bosco Curtefranca Rosso 2007 DOC is the example that in Franciacorta, a land known for its nobles sparkling wines , there is also red wine , a good wine , strong but it does not require efforts to drink it … not even in economic terms.
Overall it’s not so cheap this Ca ‘ Del Bosco Curtefranca Rosso DOC , with 13 Euros per bottle here in Italy is in the range of wines that not everyone would buy .
I mean , wines for everyday consumer , fitting to everyone budget , to be clear those who are 4-5 euro and have a good quality.
But here we have many things behind this wine , the geographic area , a great winery , a blend of varieties of the highest level and a complex process of winemaking which you can read here … and at the end even a fashion label with vintage beaded .
So it could be a stylish gift that allows you to make a good impression without taking blood out of your veins . But the wine , how it is ?
Good . But let’s add a few more details . 😉
Ca ‘Del Bosco Curtefranca Rosso DOC has a dark ruby red with garnet reflex , which in younger vintages are slightly more purple .
Mine was a 2007, on the market since 2009, while you can find around here in the market vintage 2010 and maybe in a few months also 2011.
But I had the 2007 and then here its scents, intense and vinous , with a maraschino cherry in mind and a bit of spice , just barely.
This wine is full bodied to drink , confident, hot and spicy , so much flavor that lasts a long time until it comes the aftertaste of medium duration with an unexpected freshness.
Ca ‘Del Bosco Curtefranca Rosso DOC pairs well with grilled meat , including beef like a fillet or a T-Bone steak .
Serve at 18 ° C in a medium – large cup glass , uncork the bottle an hour earlier or wait 15 minutes after you have poured it into the glass to enjoy at his best.
The summary sheet :
Region -> Lombardy .
Zone -> City of Erbusco , Franciacorta ( BS) .
Grapes -> 20% Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc 22% , Merlot 34% , 11 % Nebbiolo , 13% Barbera . From 10 different vineyards , is it sufficient ?
Alcohol -> 13,5% vol . ( Year 2007 )
Alleged Calories -> 75 Kcal/100ml
Average price -> 13 EUR 75 cl.