Contadi Castaldi
Franciacorta Pinònero Natura Dosaggio Zero 2017
| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Riserva Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | First maturation: 7 months, partly in steel and partly in barrique; over 60 months on the lees. |
- Style and vintage: Classic Method Riserva Dosaggio Zero 2017, 12.5% vol
- Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir, a mineral expression of the Franciacorta region
- Ageing: over 60 months on the lees for greater complexity and persistent perlage
- Aromatic profile: notes of citrus, pink grapefruit, wild strawberry, white flowers, honey and green oregano
- Pairings: ideal as an aperitif, with sushi, raw seafood, shellfish, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Pinònero Natura Dosaggio Zero Riserva is a Traditional Method sparkling wine that authentically expresses the character of Pinot Noir. It appears a straw yellow with slight orange reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet is multifaceted, marked by notes of pink grapefruit, wild strawberry, white flowers, acacia honey and fresh oregano. On the palate, it offers a crisp and fruity sip, with a savoury finish ideal for pairing with raw seafood and delicate veloutés.
Where it comes from
This Franciacorta originates in Lombardy, from the vineyards cultivated by Contadi Castaldi in Adro. The vines sink their roots into moraine soils rich in minerals, an element that gives the wine its pronounced savoury streak. The harvest, carried out between late August and early September with low yields, ensures ripe and intact grapes. The winemaking project aims to enhance the specific characteristics of the area, offering a faithful and vibrant interpretation of the local terroir.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a gentle pressing of the grapes and cold settling of the must. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel, followed by partial malolactic fermentation. The wine matures for seven months, resting partly in steel tanks and partly in barrels, before undergoing the secondary fermentation. The long ageing on the lees of over sixty months defines the complexity and finesse of the perlage. The strict choice of zero dosage preserves the expressive purity and mineral tension, maintaining a dry flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
Born in Lombardy from the vision of Vittorio Moretti, the Contadi Castaldi winery combines modern experimentation with sparkling wine excellence. Under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, this prestigious Franciacorta enhances the warm 2017 vintage, capable of producing a healthy and extraordinarily concentrated pure Pinot Noir. The artisanal rigour of the Traditional Method is expressed through a slow maturation of over 60 months on the lees; the absence of final dosage gives a pure and authentic soul, rewarded with four Bibenda bunches and a score of 90/100.
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 Pinonero Natura Dosaggio Zero Riserva 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White pas dosé |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Contadi Castaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Lombardy from the vision of Vittorio Moretti, the Contadi Castaldi winery combines modern experimentation with sparkling wine excellence. Under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, this prestigious Franciacorta enhances the warm 2017 vintage, capable of producing a healthy and extraordinarily concentrated pure Pinot Noir. The artisanal rigour of the Traditional Method is expressed through a slow maturation of over 60 months on the lees; the absence of final dosage gives a pure and authentic soul, rewarded with four Bibenda bunches and a score of 90/100. |
| Origin | Franciacorta (Lombardy, Italy) |
| Climate | Hot climate |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich morainic soils |
| Cultivation system | Guyot - Casarsa |
| Yield per hectare | 100 q/ha |
| Harvest | End of August, early September |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Traditional method (champenoise method) |
| Wine making | Soft pressing. Cold static decantation. Inoculation with selected yeasts. Fermentation for 20 days in stainless steel. Partial malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | First maturation: 7 months, partly in steel and partly in barrique; over 60 months on the lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |