“Annamaria Clementi” Franciacorta Cuvée Rosé DOCG 2015 extra brut

Ca' del Bosco | Lombardy

04052915 · 0,75 l · 226,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
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If the white Annamaria Clementi is the backbone of the house, then the rosé is the colourful counterpart - a counterpart full of independence, depth and almost aristocratic discipline. The Cuvée Rosé 2015 is a sparkling wine that goes far beyond what is commonly understood by rosé sparkling wine. Pinot Nero in its purest form, vinified according to the Méthode Saignée - one of the most demanding techniques that must harmonise fruit, structure and noblesse. The 2015 vintage in Franciacorta was characterised by ripeness, density and remarkable balance. The Pinot Nero grapes come from high-altitude vineyards with limestone-rich subsoil. After a short maceration, only the free-run must is processed, fermented in small French oak barriques and matured on the fine lees for seven months. This is followed by a second fermentation in the bottle - and then patience: over 8 years on the lees before the wine is disgorged as extra brut, with minimal dosage.

Deep rose gold with a copper-coloured reflection - elegant and complex. The perlage is fine and unobtrusive, almost floating. Dried strawberries, blood orange, rosehip, star anise, roasted hazelnut and a hint of wet chalk on the nose. Complex and vibrant on the palate: an interplay of ripeness and freshness, melting and salty tension. Not a quaffable rosé, but a vinophile sparkling wine of stature - structured, precise and characterised by remarkable balance and length. Annamaria Clementi Rosé is not flowery, not charming - it is serious. A wine that raises Pinot Nero in Franciacorta to a level that can no longer be compared, but that defines it. Powerful, focussed, with deep calm and extraordinary perspective. A rosé for connoisseurs and for those who prefer quiet amazement! SUPERIORE.DE

"The Extra Brut Rosé Annamaria Clementi Riserva 2015 shines in a radiant pink colour with orange reflections and is seductive both visually and in taste. A hint of cedar wood shavings and dried strawberries gives way to hints of brown spices and crushed almonds that make up its dusty and fragrant bouquet. It impresses with an elegant wave of fine bubbles that envelop the palate with mineral intensity. A hint of tart fruit lends it additional tension towards the end. It is rich, powerful and wonderfully fresh, finishing long with a hint of hazelnut pudding that lingers." Vinous

"This harmonious rosé with its silky texture shows a seamless integration of fine, porcelain-like acidity with flavours of strawberry tart, cherry reduction, blood orange granita and brioche as well as dried thyme, ground ginger and chalk accents." Wine Spectator

"The aroma is refined, with notes of liquorice, barley candy and dogwood. Intense and savoury mouthfeel, with a hint of small fruits and nuances of cereals." Luca Gardini

"Strong copper colour. Restrained nose with strawberries and leaves and a well-integrated roasted note. Medium-bodied and very fresh. On the palate, it is precise and tight-knit, with the finest bubbles, crisp acidity and an amazing finish of redcurrants." James Suckling

"From the moment the cork is pulled, this wine captivates with its heady aromas and darker pink colour. It unfolds with layers of Amarena cherries, brioche filled with wild black raspberry jam and rose petals. It is full-bodied and rich, combining deep yeasty notes with vibrant strawberry and boysenberry jams. Despite its richness, it shows remarkable vitality thanks to its taut structure and lively acidity that keeps everything in its place. A wine with the energy of a main character that should definitely be paired with an equally powerful dish such as wild salmon or grilled ribeye." Wine Enthusiast