Curtefranca DOC
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The still-wine DOC of Franciacorta, used by the sparkling houses for their non-fizzy bottlings. The whites are Chardonnay-based, often barrel-fermented, with ripe pear, hazelnut and a creamy texture. The reds are Bordeaux-style blends with a local twist, since much of the 'Cabernet Franc' here is actually Carmenère: expect blackcurrant, green pepper, graphite and moderate tannin. Ca' del Bosco and Bellavista make the most polished examples; they're interesting but rarely the reason anyone visits.
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Ca' del Bosco
Curtefranca Bianco Corte del Lupo
Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, part barrel-fermented; pear, hazelnut, creamy and fresh.
$25 to $32Wine-SearcherCa' del Bosco
Curtefranca Rosso Corte del Lupo
Cabernet Franc/Carmenère, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend; blackcurrant, green pepper, soft oak.
$25 to $32Wine-SearcherBellavista
Curtefranca Bianco Vigna Uccellanda
Single-vineyard barrel-fermented Chardonnay, the serious still white of the zone; baked apple, toast, long finish.
$45 to $60Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ca' del Bosco | Curtefranca Bianco Corte del Lupo Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, part barrel-fermented; pear, hazelnut, creamy and fresh. | $25 to $32 | Wine-Searcher |
| Ca' del Bosco | Curtefranca Rosso Corte del Lupo Cabernet Franc/Carmenère, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend; blackcurrant, green pepper, soft oak. | $25 to $32 | Wine-Searcher |
| Bellavista | Curtefranca Bianco Vigna Uccellanda Single-vineyard barrel-fermented Chardonnay, the serious still white of the zone; baked apple, toast, long finish. | $45 to $60 | Wine-Searcher |