Contadi Castaldi
Franciacorta Brùt
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Initial maturation for 7 months partly in stainless steel and partly in barrique; then ageing on the lees for 20–26 months; after disgorgement, it rests for a further 3–4 months. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Franciacorta Brut by Contadi Castaldi is a taut and linear sparkling wine, produced according to the Traditional Method. It is born from a harmonious blend that combines Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it opens with fresh floral aromas of linden, citrus and white peach, then reveals notes of honey, candied peel, anise and hints of liquorice. On the palate, it expresses vibrant savouriness and an elegant structure, finishing with a long and distinctly mineral aftertaste.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located in the heart of Franciacorta, in the municipality of Adro, where the mild climate and the protection of Monte Alto shield the rows from cold currents. The vine roots delve into soils composed of marine sedimentary rocks, rich in limestone, marl and sandstone. This particular geology imparts a pronounced savoury freshness to the wine, enhancing the natural minerality and the identity of this prestigious area.
How it is produced
Production involves a careful manual harvest. After gentle pressing and static decantation, the must ferments in steel containers, followed by partial malolactic fermentation. The wine rests for seven months, divided between steel and barrels, before stabilisation. As required by the Traditional Method, the secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle with a period on the lees lasting from twenty to twenty-six months, concluding with disgorgement and further ageing before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Adro in 1987 within an ancient kiln, Contadi Castaldi combines a historical heritage with a profoundly contemporary spirit. Sheltered by Monte Alto, this exceptional Franciacorta DOCG is born from soils of marine origin already appreciated in Roman times. Renowned for being the first brut in Italy to achieve this prestigious milestone, the sparkling wine enhances the ancient art of the Traditional Method. Thanks to a slow maturation on the lees, it offers a harmonious glass that reflects the constant drive for innovation of the Lombard winery.
Awards
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92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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89/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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 |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Contadi Castaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Adro in 1987 within an ancient kiln, Contadi Castaldi combines a historical heritage with a profoundly contemporary spirit. Sheltered by Monte Alto, this exceptional Franciacorta DOCG is born from soils of marine origin already appreciated in Roman times. Renowned for being the first brut in Italy to achieve this prestigious milestone, the sparkling wine enhances the ancient art of the Traditional Method. Thanks to a slow maturation on the lees, it offers a harmonious glass that reflects the constant drive for innovation of the Lombard winery. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, province of Brescia (Lombardy), south of Lake Iseo, in the municipality of Adro |
| Climate | Mite |
| Soil composition | Rocce sedimentarie marine: calcare, marna e arenaria |
| Cultivation system | Guyot, Casarsa |
| Plants per hectare | 3000-5000 plants/hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 100 quintals/ha (10,000 kg/ha) |
| Harvest | From 20 August to 6 September |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Soft pressing, cold static decantation, inoculation with selected yeasts and alcoholic fermentation for 20 days in stainless steel; partial malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Initial maturation for 7 months partly in stainless steel and partly in barrique; then ageing on the lees for 20–26 months; after disgorgement, it rests for a further 3–4 months. |
| Residual sugar | 6.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 1600000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |