Duemilaquindici Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Cà del Vent

Duemilaquindici Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Ca’ del Vent (EN)

Vineyard Philosophy

Ca’ del Vent’s Cabernet Sauvignon comes from naturally and non-interventionally farmed vineyards, located on the breezy eastern hills of Franciacorta. The soils are clay-limestone, giving the wine its structure and depth. The 2015 vintage was hot and dry, with strong diurnal temperature swings and an ideal harvest of healthy, fully ripe grapes. Yields were kept deliberately low to maximize aromatic concentration.

Winemaking Approach

After manual harvest, grapes are destemmed without crushing to preserve fruit integrity. Fermentation is spontaneous using native yeasts, followed by a long maceration up to 40 days. The wine is then aged for 30 months in used barriques, without racking, filtration, or fining. No sulfur is added. No corrections. Just grapes, time, and observation.

Tasting Notes

Color: deep ruby red with garnet highlights.
Nose: elegant and intense, with notes of black fruits, ripe bell pepper, sweet spices, and graphite.
Palate: dense and vibrant, with chiseled tannins, bright freshness and a mineral-driven long balsamic finish.

Technical Sheet

• Region: Lombardy
• Area: Hills of Cellatica
• Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation, long maceration
• Aging: 30 months in used barriques
• Fining: none
• Filtration: none
• Added SO₂: none
• Production: limited
• Vintage: 2015

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Ca’ del Vent – Franciacorta Beyond Convention

A Story of Disruption and Vision

Ca’ del Vent was established in 1994 in Campiani di Cellatica, nestled in the hilly eastern part of Franciacorta. From the outset, it set itself apart by rejecting conventional commercial and production norms. Founder Gianluca Dotti had a clear vision: to produce wines that faithfully reflect the soil, the vintage, and the vine, without compromise. This philosophy diverges from the standard Franciacorta method, favoring gentle pressing, extended lees aging, and a palpable artisanal tension.

There are no concessions to standardization. Each bottle transparently narrates the vintage, even at the cost of skipping production in less favorable years. This approach demonstrates an unwavering commitment to terroir and an uncompromising winemaking ethic.

In the Vineyard: Biodynamic Precision and Micro-Parcels

Ca’ del Vent’s vineyards span approximately six hectares, divided into 23 micro-parcels with varying exposures on complex marl and limestone soils. The viticulture is certified organic and follows strict biodynamic principles, emphasizing manual labor, minimal yields per hectare, and full respect for natural biodiversity. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used—only natural decoctions, sulfur, copper, and biodynamic preparations.

In the Cellar: No Compromises

Vinification aims to honor the raw material without invasive interventions. Fermentations are spontaneous, relying solely on indigenous yeasts. Base wines are aged in various-sized oak barrels for extended periods, often exceeding a year. There is no clarification, filtration, or addition of sugars or additives. Secondary fermentation occurs with cane sugar and indigenous yeasts, followed by bottle aging that often extends to 60 or 70 months. Disgorgement is manual and without dosage.

The result is a range of méthode traditionnelle wines with radical character—vertical, deep, and capable of aging gracefully. These wines prioritize authenticity over immediate appeal.

Iconic Wines

Among Ca’ del Vent’s most representative cuvées are:

• Pas Operé, a clear expression of the “no dosage” concept, profound and savory.

• Dosaggio Zero Blanc de Noirs, elegant and structured, made exclusively from Pinot Noir.

• Sospiri, a rare still Chardonnay wine, dense and mineral.

• Rosé, crafted solely from Pinot Noir grapes, macerated and intense, defying conventions.

Each label serves as a liquid manifesto of Dotti’s production vision.