Contadi Castaldi
Curtefranca 2024
| Denomination | DOC Curtefranca Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 7 months, 100% in steel |
- Grape variety and style: Still white DOC Curtefranca, 100% Chardonnay, 12.5% vol
- Vinification in steel: gentle pressing, cold settling, 20-day fermentation
- Ageing and freshness: 7 months in steel and partial malolactic to preserve acidity
- Sensory profile: exotic fruit, white flowers, almond and vanilla, with hints of cinnamon
- Pairings: ideal with fish, turbot, chicken and goat's cheese; 92 points James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chardonnay Curtefranca by Contadi Castaldi is a still white wine with a bright yellow hue. The bouquet reveals aromas of exotic fruit and white flowers, enriched by delicate hints of almond and vanilla. On the palate, the Chardonnay expresses a lively mineral freshness and a clear savoury texture, finishing with an elegant finale reminiscent of cinnamon.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Lombardy, in the province of Brescia, within the Curtefranca area. The vineyards stretch across the municipalities of Adro, Capriolo, Cazzago San Martino and Erbusco. The microclimate of these places of origin gives the wine a pronounced mineral character, shaping a dynamic flavour profile that faithfully reflects the terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins in August with a careful manual selection of the bunches. After gentle pressing and cold settling, the must undergoes a fermentation in steel lasting twenty days. Malolactic fermentation is only partially carried out to preserve the acidic freshness. This is followed by seven months of ageing in steel tanks to maintain the aromatic fragrance intact.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1987 in the province of Brescia, the renowned winery Contadi Castaldi expresses Lombard excellence through this celebrated Curtefranca DOC. Under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, the wine is created from a careful manual selection of grapes harvested in August from the most suitable areas between Adro, Capriolo and Erbusco. Designed to offer an extraordinary evolution over time, it stands out in the wine scene, boasting an impressive 92 points from James Suckling, a testament to its charm and undeniable prestige.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1987
- Oenologist: Gian Luca Uccelli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 174
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| Name | Contadi Castaldi Curtefranca 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Curtefranca DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Contadi Castaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1987 in the province of Brescia, the renowned winery Contadi Castaldi expresses Lombard excellence through this celebrated Curtefranca DOC. Under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, the wine is created from a careful manual selection of grapes harvested in August from the most suitable areas between Adro, Capriolo and Erbusco. Designed to offer an extraordinary evolution over time, it stands out in the wine scene, boasting an impressive 92 points from James Suckling, a testament to its charm and undeniable prestige. |
| Origin | Adro, Capriolo, Cazzago San Martino, Erbusco |
| Cultivation system | Guyot, Casarsa |
| Plants per hectare | 3000-5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 100 q/ha |
| Harvest | August |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Soft pressing, cold static decantation, fermentation in stainless steel, partial malolactic fermentation |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing, cold static decantation, inoculation with selected yeasts; 20-day fermentation in stainless steel; partial malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | 7 months, 100% in steel |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |