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Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut 'Blanc' 2020 (750 ml.) Contadi Castaldi
Franciacorta Blanc by Contadi Castaldi is a 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Bianco cuvée, a fresh sparkling wine with a pungent minerality, born from 21 harvest variables, which come from 34 selected vineyards. The strength and beauty of plants over three decades old, with roots that sink into the multiple stratifications of the territory, to draw distinctive nutrients and unique microelements. The winery was founded in 1991 by the historic Moretti family, founder of the famous and renowned Bellavista. The sparkling wine initially ages for 7 months in steel and then 30 months on the lees. Interweavings of impalpable chalkiness, puffs of face powder, yellow citrus, almond, salt, broom and honeysuckle, are read as tension and depth, an authentic glass, free gastronomic thought. The grace of the sip is the essential stylistic figure, of which the biting vertical development is surprising.
- Product Category
- Sparkling wine
- Production Method
- Classic or Champenois
- Denomination
- Franciacorta DOCG
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Chardonnay
- Dosage
- Extra Brut (0-6 g/L)
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2020
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume)
- Service Temperature
- 6° - 8° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Transparent flute
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Aperitif, Fish Dishes, Raw Fish, Seafood - Crustaceans - Mollusks, Soups and Vegetable Purees
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
- Overall Rating
- 93/100
CCT-FRANCIACORTA-BLANC-2020
Contadi Castaldi
Contadi Castaldi was founded in 1987 in Adro, in the heart of Franciacorta, from an intuition of Vittorio Moretti, already the founder of the famous winery Bellavista. The transformation of an ancient furnace, purchased due to an emotional connection with the childhood memories of his wife, marks the beginning of a success story, where memory, innovation, and entrepreneurial vision blend into a unique project.
Today Contadi Castaldi is synonymous with contemporary style, creative experimentation, and oenological excellence. It is the winery that has most revolutionized Franciacorta, maintaining a deep connection with tradition while simultaneously opening new pathways for the future of the Metodo Classico. Among its merits, it stands out for having expertly interpreted and enhanced the Satèn type, becoming a reference point for enthusiasts and connoisseurs around the world.
The estate spans a vast vineyard area and has over 7,000 square meters of modern facilities where the entire production cycle takes place: from the soft pressing of the grapes to aging on the lees in the bottle. Every detail is crafted with artisanal precision and technological vision, in strict compliance with the timelines imposed by the Metodo Classico.
Contadi Castaldi is not just a winery, but a true research laboratory where innovation and education meet. Masterclasses, events, and collaborations with international experts fuel a continuous process of growth and experimentation.
Vino45 is proud to offer in its catalog the labels signed by Contadi Castaldi, to provide a sensory experience that encapsulates the vibrant soul of Franciacorta. Each bottle tells a story of passion, family, and future, ready to seduce anyone who loves artisanal bubbles.
Address:
Via Colzano 32, 25030 Adro (BS), Italy
Color: bright straw yellow with golden highlights, fine and persistent perlage indicating freshness and well-developed maturity.
Nose: elegant and precise, with notes of white flowers and ripe citrus, followed by green apple, fresh almond, and a subtle chalky minerality typical of the terroir.
Taste: tense and vibrant, acidity well integrated with a creamy texture, harmonious evolution with citrus and white fruit notes, saline and long-lasting finish.
- Falstaff: 93/100
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THE WINE
Franciacorta Blanc by Contadi Castaldi is a 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Bianco cuvée, a fresh sparkling wine with a pungent minerality, born from 21 harvest variables, which come from 34 selected vineyards. The strength and beauty of plants over three decades old, with roots that sink into the multiple stratifications of the territory, to draw distinctive nutrients and unique microelements. The winery was founded in 1991 by the historic Moretti family, founder of the famous and renowned Bellavista. The sparkling wine initially ages for 7 months in steel and then 30 months on the lees. Interweavings of impalpable chalkiness, puffs of face powder, yellow citrus, almond, salt, broom and honeysuckle, are read as tension and depth, an authentic glass, free gastronomic thought. The grace of the sip is the essential stylistic figure, of which the biting vertical development is surprising.
THE COMPANY
Contadi Castaldi was founded in 1987 in Adro, when Vittorio Moretti, already owner of the Bellavista winery, decided to transform an old furnace he had purchased because it was linked to his wife's childhood memories into a sparkling wine house. It became a famous and innovative Franciacorta winery capable of combining charm, experimentation, modernity and excellence, thanks to the Moretti family's ancient and well-rooted passion for wine, combined with extraordinary entrepreneurial expertise.
One of the merits of this Franciacorta company was, for example, to have studied and developed the concept of Satèn, and for this reason the winery has become a great point of reference for this type.
Currently the wineries have a large park of vineyards and about 7,000 square meters of internal rooms that host the entire production cycle, from pressing the bunches to aging on the lees in the bottle according to the Classic Method. Large investments are reserved for research and experimentation, also stimulated through the organization of training masters on wine.