Description
Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Brut is a wine from the Contadi Castaldi winery in Franciacorta. It comes from a cuvée of 80% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir, and 10% Pinot Blanc sourced from vineyards scattered throughout the Franciacorta area in all its "vocational units" defined thanks to a zoning study conducted in the 1990s. The grapes are hand-harvested around the beginning of September and vinified separately; the gentle pressing allows for the extraction of musts that ferment partly in steel and partly in French oak barriques. After the alcoholic fermentation, which occurs at around 17°C for about 20 days following inoculation with selected yeasts, the aging of these Franciacorta wines, defined as "base Franciacorta," continues for about 7 months on their fine lees. After this period, in the spring following the harvest, the blending takes place; the Contadi Castaldi staff mixes more than 60 different selections to obtain the perfect cuvée that respects the Contadi Castaldi style but also expresses the Franciacorta territory as best as possible. Bottling occurs after the addition of sugars and yeasts that will allow the second fermentation in the bottle according to the Franciacorta method; the rest in the bottle for Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Brut will be at least 24 months, after which it will be disgorged and released to the market. Online sale of Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Brut at a special price! Pairings: Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Brut is a wine suitable for pairing throughout the meal, excellent as an aperitif, perfect with appetizers of cured meats and fresh cheeses, excellent with sushi and sashimi, or paired with risottos. Storage: Store at 16-18°C Alcohol content: 12.5% Vintage: N.V. Designation: Franciacorta DOCG Aging: In bottle for 24 months.