Ca' del Bosco is on the leading edge of the exciting new wave of Italian wine producers, making top-quality sparkling and still wines. Maurizio Zanella founded the winery in 1968, and dedicated himself to distinguishing the sparkling wines of Franciacorta. The winery owns more than 230 acres in the region, with vineyards planted to Chardonnay, Pinot, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Nero and other Franciacorta grapes.