Ca' del Bosco Selva della Tesa Chardonnay 2021

Ca’ del Bosco Selva della Tesa Chardonnay 2021 is a refined still white wine from Sebino in Lombardy, showcasing the depth and elegance of pure Chardonnay. Sourced from eight organically farmed vineyards in the Franciacorta area, it combines generous fruit, mineral freshness and finely judged oak influence. Although Franciacorta is renowned for sparkling wines, this cuvée demonstrates the region’s ability to produce sophisticated, age-worthy still Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes
The wine presents a bright straw-yellow colour with attractive golden highlights. Its expressive bouquet reveals nashi pear, white melon and orange peel, complemented by delicate brioche and lightly toasted notes from its time in oak. On the palate, it is both powerful and elegant, with a well-defined structure balanced by lively acidity. Mineral nuances reminiscent of wet stone lead into a saline, persistent finish. The wine is enjoyable now, but its concentration, freshness and extended maturation give it the potential to develop further complexity over the next several years.

Production
The Chardonnay comes from eight organically farmed vineyards between Erbusco, Passirano and Provaglio d’Iseo. The vines average around 35 years of age and are rooted in soils that contribute depth and aromatic complexity. Grapes are harvested by hand in small crates and carefully washed using Ca’ del Bosco’s hydromassage process. They are pressed in the complete absence of oxygen, with the free-run must fermented in small oak barrels. The wine remains on its lees for nine months and undergoes malolactic fermentation before the individual components are blended and bottled by gravity. Extended bottle ageing of approximately three years and six months allows the wine to stabilise and develop its polished character.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Its combination of freshness, saline minerality and generous texture makes it an excellent match for seafood starters, shellfish, grilled fish, lobster and richer fish dishes. It also pairs well with mature cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but a brief 15–20 minute decant or serving it in a generous white-wine glass can help reveal its brioche, mineral and citrus aromas.

Producer
Ca’ del Bosco is one of Lombardy’s most respected wine producers and a leading name in Franciacorta. The estate is known for its meticulous vineyard management, uncompromising cellar hygiene and innovative approach to protecting the purity of its wines. Selva della Tesa reflects this philosophy through its carefully selected vineyards, oxygen-free pressing, gravity bottling and extended bottle maturation. The wine has also received the prestigious 5 Grappoli distinction from Bibenda.

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