P Pelissero

9.1

Very nice, smooth Pinot Noir. We drank at home. — 3 months ago

Seth Masterson

9.2

Delicious Chocolate over dried fruit notes with nice dry floral notes. A very nice nebbiolo without face ripping tannins- a good sipper but also would pair well with the lighter side of Italian foods. — 4 months ago

Eve Marie

9.1

A bit too sweet for me not cloying, greatly appreciated by all my Moscato loving friends. — 5 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.3

Light, rust colored; some bright fruit, light tannins, and pure cherry fruit. Quite quaffable! Went well with orecchiette, sausage and rapa. I do love Valtellina neb. North meets South with this dinner. — 5 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.3

2nd tasting of this vintage. Full body, this 100% Trebbiano di Lugana, from 50 years old vines shows a light golden color, nose of flowers and oak, on the palate it is rich and balanced. Went well with the grilled fish. — 10 months ago

Chris Buggy

9.1

Beautiful. Nice bright cherry and dark fruit, balanced tannins. Restrained Nebbiolo, a pleasure to enjoy. — 4 years ago

Oskar Brauer

9.2

The best digestive I've ever tried, it helps upset stomachs — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Ca’ del Bosco “Annamaria Clementi” Franciacorta 2016, Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardy, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Prestige cuvée Franciacorta from Ca’ del Bosco, crafted using the traditional method and aged extensively on lees. The blend includes Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco, the latter adding a distinctive Italian identity rarely seen in Champagne. The 2016 vintage shows exceptional balance and refinement, delivering the depth and elegance expected from one of Italy’s most iconic sparkling wines.

Aromas & Flavors
White peach, baked apple, citrus zest, toasted brioche, almond pastry, and delicate floral tones. Subtle hints of honey, lemon curd, and crushed stone emerge with air, giving the wine impressive aromatic complexity.

Mouthfeel
Ultra-fine mousse with a creamy yet energetic texture. Structured and layered with vibrant acidity supporting a deep mid-palate. Long, persistent finish with elegance and precision, prestige cuvée level balance that rivals top Champagne houses.

Food Pairings
Lobster or scallop crudo. Oysters with citrus mignonette. Truffle risotto. Branzino or Dover sole. Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Verdict
A striking example of Franciacorta at its highest level, refined, expressive, and unmistakably luxurious. The structure and finesse easily evoke comparisons with tête de cuvée Champagne, yet the presence of Pinot Bianco adds a subtle Italian nuance that sets it apart.

Did You Know?
Franciacorta requires longer minimum lees aging than Champagne for vintage wines (at least 30 months for vintage expressions), contributing to the creamy texture and complexity found in prestige cuvées like Annamaria Clementi.

🍷 Personal Pick
Absolutely a “whoa factor” sparkling wine, each glass reveals depth and refinement comparable to top Champagne prestige cuvées, yet with a distinctive Italian signature.
— 3 months ago

Lance E. Farman

9.4

Well, is there an arpepe that isn't 🔥? — 5 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Yellow with green. Quite fruity from citrus to pear and peach. Chalk. Comfortable acidity. Always good. Cà dei Frati Brolettino Lugana Turbiana 22 @, Gdr, 251003
Lemon yellow. Quince. Peach. Chalk. Honeysuckle. White rose. Sweetness M Acidity 8 Cà dei Frati Brolettino Lugana Turbiana 22 @, Gdr, 251030 — 8 months ago

Kevin Carrington

9.4

Refreshing summer wine with peach flavor! Great for relaxing afternoons on the back porch — 10 months ago

with Brooke

Benjamin Hickey

9.3

Light but has depth and persistence — 4 years ago

David D

9.1

Medium bodied, rich and juicy for a Valtellina. Savory & mineral, dried roses, cherries, prune, tobacco, some oak, anise. From Flatiron Wines. — 7 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.1

Sehr präzise frucht aus apfel und frischen aprikosen und hauch quitten. Frisch, mineralisch und auch etwas tiefgründig. Eher auf der apéro seite… — 4 months ago

with Xenia

Doug Powers

9.1

Very fragrant with ripe pear, citrus (lemon and lime?), floral, great acidity and balance, big flavors but light on its feet, wonderful Italian Bianco!! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Fabio Franchella

9.0

Eigentlich in einer weinbar.. weiss aber nicht mehr wie sie heisst. Egal…schöner schaumwein! ;) — 5 months ago

with Xenia

Kland Aida

9.3

Another Valtellinese but a white blend. It even has a bit of Chiavennasca in it.
Light peach and melon but also a bit of oak. Dry and clean finish. July 2025 — 8 months ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Very nice and unusual white. Turbiana from near lake Garda. Odd grape - seems like we don’t know if it’s really trebbiano or Verdicchio. Salty and acidic in a good way. Quite a good value. — 3 years ago

Gladys Xiques

9.0

Easy breezy. A great sparkling. Hugh acidity. Pairs beautifully with any appetizer. Gets those salivary glands firing. — 5 years ago

with Jack

Matt Suder

9.4

Holiday digestif. Always welcome. — 8 years ago