98 points. - Wine Enthusiast


Ca’ del Bosco’s Annamaria Clementi 2016 is the estate’s prestige cuvée and one of the great luxury expressions of Franciacorta — crafted only in selected vintages from the finest estate crus. The 2016 blend is led by Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir and a small touch of Pinot Blanc, giving the wine both crystalline finesse and quiet depth. Expect a refined bouquet of golden apple, citrus peel, white flowers, almond, brioche, hazelnut and delicate savoury complexity, followed by a fine, persistent mousse and a long, mineral Extra Brut finish. Elegant yet layered, this is a serious Champagne alternative for collectors and fine-dining occasions, pairing beautifully with oysters, scallops, lobster, turbot, sashimi, caviar, roast chicken, aged cheeses and refined Italian seafood dishes.