The NV Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Rosé is a blend of 80% Pinot Nero and 20% Chardonnay. It exhibits a pale pink color that has evidently been studied and carefully executed. That same attention to detail is applied to the bouquet. Delicate and vibrant aromas of forest berry and cassis emerge slowly from the glass. It also shows subtle yeast aromas of baked bread or croissant. The wine's texture is lean and firm, and the soft effervescence serves to keep the palate clean.

The NV Cuvee Prestige Rose is a surprisingly rich, textured wine. It reveals gorgeous depth in its expansive fruit and a striking personality. The finish shows quite a bit of vinosity and weight. This is a terrific effort from Ca’ del Bosco, but readers should recognize the Rose is far from an easygoing aperitif wine. This is Lot: L09350D01, disgorged Fall 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (204) 294-4899