Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Satèn 2015

Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Satèn 2015

92
GR 3
JS 93

Contadi Castaldi, 0,75 l - 12.50%
100% Chardonnay

HK$ 257.00
Price 
Out of stock

Lombardy - Italy
White

How to serve

Serve at:

06 - 08°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Charmat Method Sparkling Wines
Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Satèn 2015
A fragrant wine, which immediately seduces with its originality, announcing an exceptionally fresh taste. The style reflects a search for harmony between complexity and pleasure.

Colour

Light straw yellow.

Bouquet

It smells of medlar, plum, walnut husk, fresh almond and vague smoky perceptions.

Flavour

Almost citrine approach, soon tamed by the creamy fruity dowry and velvety froth.

Pairing

Starters
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese

Features

Name Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Satèn 2015
Type White
Classification DOCG Franciacorta saten
Year 2015
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 12.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Chardonnay
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Origin Fornace Biasca - Adro (BS)
Cultivation system Guyot - Casarsa - Spurred cordon.
No. plants per hectare 3000-5000
Yield per hectare 95 q.
Harvest Late August, early September.
Fermentation period 20 days.
Vinification Soft pressing. Cold settling Inoculation with selected yeast. Fermentation of 20 days in stainless steel. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Ageing 7 months, partly in steel and partly in barrique. 30-36 on lees. 3-4 months after disgorgement.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2015
James Suckling
93/100 
2015
xtraWine
93/100 
2015
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2018
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2018
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2018
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2014
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2014
Vinous
89/100 
2013
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2012
Vinous
92/100 
2011
Robert Parker
92/100 
2010
Robert Parker
91/100 
2008
Contadi Castaldi
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