Contadi Castaldi
Franciacorta Zèro Dosaggio Zero 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 7 months (partly in stainless steel and partly in barrique); 36-40 months of maturation on the lees; static cold stabilisation; 6 months of rest after disgorgement |
- Dosaggio Zero: Dry and vertical wine, with no added sugars (0 g/L)
- 2020 Blend: Composed of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, Franciacorta DOCG designation
- Fine perlage: Delicate, compact bubbles with long-lasting persistence
- Clear aromas: Notes of peach, pineapple, candied citron, ginger and bread crust
- Pairings: Ideal with raw seafood, shellfish and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero is a robust Traditional Method sparkling wine, created from a meticulous blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The absence of sugar dosage enhances a dry, linear style, supported by a fine, dense and persistent perlage. On the nose, it reveals a clear bouquet where peach, pineapple and candied citron intertwine with hints of ginger, gunpowder and bread crust. On the palate, it is taut and vibrant, with a defined structure resting on a marked mineral savouriness. The tasting continues seamlessly towards a citrusy finish, perfect for balancing the richness of raw seafood, shellfish and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Franciacorta, in the area of Adro. The identity of the region emerges thanks to the influence of moraine soils, essential elements that provide a precise mineral tension and pronounced clarity of flavour. The vineyards are trained using Guyot and Casarsa methods, with the clear aim of preserving the natural freshness of the grapes. The summer harvest ensures regular ripening, laying the foundations for a zero dosage that faithfully reflects the nuances of the Brescia wine landscape.
How it is produced
The process begins with a gentle pressing of the grapes, followed by cold settling and fermentation in stainless steel, completed by partial malolactic fermentation. The base wines are aged for seven months, resting partly in steel containers and partly in barrels to achieve greater breadth. The prise de mousse in bottle strictly follows the Traditional Method, complemented by a long maturation on the lees of over thirty-six months, which elevates its structural complexity. A further six months of rest after disgorgement delivers a rigorous and deeply persistent sip.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1987, Contadi Castaldi skilfully combines tradition and innovation. This refined Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero from 2020 expresses the true vocation of the Brescia region, born from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown on the renowned moraine soils of Adro. Aged for over 30 months on the lees using the Traditional Method, this sparkling wine contains no added sugars, thus enhancing every natural nuance. Thanks to a further six months of bottle ageing, it offers a vibrant freshness and memorable elegance.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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 Zero Dosaggio Zero 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Contadi Castaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1987, Contadi Castaldi skilfully combines tradition and innovation. This refined Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero from 2020 expresses the true vocation of the Brescia region, born from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown on the renowned moraine soils of Adro. Aged for over 30 months on the lees using the Traditional Method, this sparkling wine contains no added sugars, thus enhancing every natural nuance. Thanks to a further six months of bottle ageing, it offers a vibrant freshness and memorable elegance. |
| Origin | Fornace Biasca - Adro (Brescia), Lombardy, Italy |
| Soil composition | Morainic soils |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and Casarsa |
| Plants per hectare | 3,000 - 5,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 9,500 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | End of August - early September |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Traditional method (Champenois) |
| Wine making | Soft pressing. Cold static decantation. Inoculation with selected yeasts. Fermentation for 20 days in stainless steel. Partial malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | 7 months (partly in stainless steel and partly in barrique); 36-40 months of maturation on the lees; static cold stabilisation; 6 months of rest after disgorgement |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |