Contadi Castaldi
Franciacorta Brut Race Ducati Corse
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 75% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | From 20 to 26 months on the lees; post-disgorgement ageing: 3 months. |
- Special edition: Franciacorta Brut that embodies speed and a passion for motorsport
- Metodo Classico DOCG: Lombard sparkling wine aged 20–26 months on the lees
- Fresh aromas: notes of citrus, citron, pineapple, pear and white flowers on the nose
- Lively flavour: balanced acidity, fine bubbles and delicate minerality
- Serving temperature and pairings: 6–8 °C; ideal for aperitifs, fish, shellfish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Franciacorta Brut Race Ducati Corse by Contadi Castaldi is a sparkling wine of great dynamism produced according to the Traditional Method. It is born from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes, and expresses a vertical and refined aromatic profile. In the glass, it appears straw yellow in colour, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, fresh aromas of white flowers, citron, pineapple and pear emerge, anticipating a crisp sip. The long and energetic finish makes this Franciacorta Brut ideal for accompanying starters and fish-based dishes.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine comes to life in Franciacorta, in Lombardy, from a careful selection of grapes grown in different pedoclimatic units. The presence of calcareous soils profoundly characterises the terroir, giving the wine a subtle minerality and a vertical gustatory line. The harvest takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September, an essential agronomic choice to preserve the vibrant freshness of the grapes and the acidic balance.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with gentle pressing and static cold decantation of the must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel, with partial malolactic fermentation. The base wines mature for seven months, resting partly in steel tanks and partly in small barrels. The prise de mousse strictly follows the Traditional Method, with ageing on the lees lasting from twenty to twenty-six months. This prolonged rest ensures a creamy texture on the palate, while a further three months' rest after disgorgement perfects its gustatory balance.
History and Curiosities
Born from the exclusive collaboration between Contadi Castaldi and Ducati Corse, this Franciacorta DOCG celebrates the adrenaline of speed and Italian excellence. The result of a careful selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes grown on Lombard limestone soils, it comes to life through the rigorous Traditional Method. After maturing for 20-26 months on the lees under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, this sparkling wine develops a fine and persistent perlage, offering a fresh and dynamic sip, with an intoxicating finish that “accelerates” on the palate.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1987
- Oenologist: Gian Luca Uccelli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 174
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| Name | Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut Race Ducati Corse |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 75% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Contadi Castaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the exclusive collaboration between Contadi Castaldi and Ducati Corse, this Franciacorta DOCG celebrates the adrenaline of speed and Italian excellence. The result of a careful selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes grown on Lombard limestone soils, it comes to life through the rigorous Traditional Method. After maturing for 20-26 months on the lees under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, this sparkling wine develops a fine and persistent perlage, offering a fresh and dynamic sip, with an intoxicating finish that "accelerates" on the palate. |
| Origin | Franciacorta region (Lombardy, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils |
| Cultivation system | Guyot - Casarsa |
| Plants per hectare | 3000 - 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 100 q/ha |
| Harvest | Late August, early September |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Soft pressing; static cold settling; inoculation with selected yeasts; alcoholic fermentation for 20 days in AISI 316 stainless steel; partial malolactic fermentation; initial ageing for 7 months, partly in steel and partly in barrique; traditional method with ageing on the lees for 20–26 months; post-disgorgement ageing for 3 months. |
| Aging | From 20 to 26 months on the lees; post-disgorgement ageing: 3 months. |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |