The wine opens with luminous brilliance and segues to welcoming aromas of toasted bread, mature apricot, nut, dried herbs and mineral. It's a well-balanced and elegant wine that offers power and intensity.

Ca' del Bosco's NV Franciacorta Brut reveals a pretty expression of flowers, smoke, minerals and peaches with notable softness on the palate and a long, finessed finish. It is a great introduction to the wines of Franciacorta. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2010.

Nutty and fruity on the nose. Plenty of apple, bread dough and pear character. Good acidity. A bit frothy. Drink now. 39,000 cases made.