What kind of wine is Sebino Rosso IGT 'Maurizio Zanella' 2021 - Ca’ del Bosco?

Sebino Rosso IGT 'Maurizio Zanella' 2021 - Ca’ del Bosco is an elegant and complex red wine that represents the most authentic soul of Franciacorta. It is named after the winery's founder, Maurizio Zanella, and is his personal interpretation of a great meditation red wine. It is born from a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, grape varieties that find the ideal combination of structure and refinement in the Brescia terroir. The result is a full-bodied, intense, and harmonious wine, capable of impeccably combining power and finesse.

Vintage Details

The 2021 vintage was characterized by regular climatic conditions, with warm and dry days alternating with cool nights, which favored a slow and homogeneous ripening of the grapes. The harvest, carried out manually, allowed only the best bunches to be selected, ensuring the Sebino Rosso IGT 'Maurizio Zanella' 2021 its extraordinary aromatic concentration and perfect phenolic maturity (i.e., the right balance between sugars, acidity, and tannins).

Vinification and aging

After a soft pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel where the skins macerate for about 20 days at a controlled temperature, extracting color, structure, and aromas. Subsequently, the wine is transferred to oak barriques for 12 months of aging, a step that gives it complexity and softness. At the end of aging, the different batches are expertly blended and bottled by gravity, without aggressive filtration, to preserve their integrity.

Tasting Notes

The Sebino Rosso IGT 'Maurizio Zanella' 2021 - Ca’ del Bosco is a wine of great personality that impresses with its balance and sensory depth.

Color

Visually, it presents an intense ruby red with garnet hues, an indication of maturity and density, inviting tasting.

Nose

On the nose, notes of ripe red fruits emerge, more specifically currants and cherries, alongside spicy hints of vanilla, cocoa, and sweet tobacco. The evolution in wood adds balsamic and toasted nuances that provide depth and complexity.

Palate

On the palate, it is full and rich, with dense but silky tannins perfectly integrated into the structure. The persistence is long and harmonious, with a finish that echoes the fruity and spicy notes perceived on the nose. A wine that evolves in the glass and reveals new nuances with every sip.

What dishes to pair with Sebino Rosso IGT 'Maurizio Zanella' 2021 - Ca’ del Bosco

This structured red wine pairs magnificently with important dishes of traditional and modern cuisine. Ideal for:

• Grilled or oven-roasted red meats
• Braised and stewed beef
• Aged and flavorful cheeses
• Pasta with meat or mushroom sauces
• Autumn dishes featuring game

Its elegance also allows for a pleasant pairing with more contemporary dishes, such as tagliata or risottos with red wine reduction.

Storage and aging: how to store Sebino Rosso IGT 'Maurizio Zanella' 2021 - Ca’ del Bosco wine

To preserve the qualities of this collector's red wine, it is important to store it in an environment with a constant temperature between 12°C and 16°C, away from direct light and thermal variations. The bottle should be kept horizontally to keep the cork moist and ensure perfect sealing over time.

Thanks to its structure and the perfect balance between body, acidity, and tannin, the Sebino Rosso IGT 'Maurizio Zanella' 2021 can age for over 10-15 years, evolving towards increasingly complex aromas and an extraordinarily harmonious palate. It is a wine designed for those who love to discover how time makes every sip more exciting.