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Franciacorta Brut DOCG - Contadi Castaldi
Contadi CastaldiChardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco Franciacorta DOCG 75 cl
18,90 €−21%
Recommended price: 24,00 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Contadi Castaldi
- Name
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Variety
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco
- Gradation
- 12.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of yeast, white fruit, bread crust
- Vinification method
- Classic method (secondary fermentation in bottle)
- Aging
- Minimum 18 months on the lees
- Type of cask
- Steel tanks and bottle for secondary fermentation
- Color
- Straw yellow with golden reflections
- Serving temperature
- 6-8°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 3-5 years from the harvest
- Pairing
- Appetizers, fish, aperitifs
- Region
- Lombardy
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Franciacorta
- Type
- Sparkling wine
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The Franciacorta Brut DOCG by Contadi Castaldi represents a prestigious example of this celebrated Italian denomination. Crafted with a careful selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco grapes, this sparkling wine epitomizes the elegance and finesse characteristic of the finest Franciacorta.
Visually, the Franciacorta Brut DOCG from Contadi Castaldi displays a bright straw-yellow color, animated by a fine and persistent perlage that enchants the eye. On the nose, it opens intensely, offering aromatic nuances of fresh fruit such as apple and peach, followed by subtle hints of yeast and toasted bread, a result of the long fermentation on the lees.
On the palate, the wine is rich and complex. The attack is fresh, well-balanced by excellent acidity that harmoniously blends with the creaminess of the perlage. The finish is clean, with an aftertaste that invites another sip, revealing notes of almond and citrus in the persistent finale.
This cuvée is the result of a rigorous winemaking process: the Traditional or Classic Method, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle, followed by at least 18 months of maturation on the lees. This method endows the Franciacorta Brut DOCG with complexity and structure, making it suitable both as an aperitif and in pairing with a wide range of dishes, from light appetizers to seafood.
Contadi Castaldi, with this Franciacorta Brut DOCG, continues its tradition of producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of Franciacorta and the Italian craftsmanship in the world of sparkling winemaking.
Visually, the Franciacorta Brut DOCG from Contadi Castaldi displays a bright straw-yellow color, animated by a fine and persistent perlage that enchants the eye. On the nose, it opens intensely, offering aromatic nuances of fresh fruit such as apple and peach, followed by subtle hints of yeast and toasted bread, a result of the long fermentation on the lees.
On the palate, the wine is rich and complex. The attack is fresh, well-balanced by excellent acidity that harmoniously blends with the creaminess of the perlage. The finish is clean, with an aftertaste that invites another sip, revealing notes of almond and citrus in the persistent finale.
This cuvée is the result of a rigorous winemaking process: the Traditional or Classic Method, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle, followed by at least 18 months of maturation on the lees. This method endows the Franciacorta Brut DOCG with complexity and structure, making it suitable both as an aperitif and in pairing with a wide range of dishes, from light appetizers to seafood.
Contadi Castaldi, with this Franciacorta Brut DOCG, continues its tradition of producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of Franciacorta and the Italian craftsmanship in the world of sparkling winemaking.
The winery
Contadi Castaldi
LombardiaItaliaSince 1987
Franciacorta winery based in Adro (BS), known for producing Franciacorta metodo classico (Brut, Satèn, Rosé) and for its headquarters housed in the historic Fornace Biasca.
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco
- Located within the historic Fornace Biasca, with ageing galleries.
- Specializing in Franciacorta made using the traditional method: Brut, Satèn, Rosé and reserve cuvées.
- Part of the Terra Moretti group / has ties to the Moretti family.
- Use of grapes from different areas of Franciacorta to create distinctive blends.
- On-site shop and guided winery tours.
The story
The winery was born from the restoration of the Fornace Biasca in Adro: the complex was purchased by the Moretti family in the 1980s and converted into a production and aging facility for Franciacorta. The project developed from the late 1980s, and the premises retain the spaces and galleries of the furnace, adapted for use as a winery.
Production philosophy
Combining tradition and modernity, it seeks territorial expression through the blending of grapes from different areas of Franciacorta, with a focus on the freshness and elegance of the sparkling wines and on company practices oriented toward the quality of the cuvées.
Terroir and vineyards
Franciacorta — administrative and production headquarters in Adro. The winery works with grapes sourced from different zones of the appellation, leveraging the area's pedoclimatic variability.
Awards and recognition
Mentions and recognitions in international guides and competitions; the winery and some labels have received mentions and medals.
Official Awards
| Expert | Prize | Description | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Parker | 90+ | - |