Franciacorta is in the unenviable position of being considered in the context of Champagne, to which its best examples compare more than favorably. However, there's so much more to this appellation than being misunderstood as "poor man's Champagne"; the heroic and painstaking efforts of firms such as Ca'del Bosco in making this one of the planet's great sparkling wines are proved time and again by the phenomenal quality in the bottle. The Cuvée Prestige is roughly 10% Pinot Blanc, 75% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir, with all vines being close to 20 years in age. 4g/L dosage after 25 months on the lees; disgorgement in no-oxygen environment to remove the need for added sulfur. Organic and sustainable farming.