COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
PRODUCER
Contadi Castaldi
REGION
Lombardia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Contadi Castaldi is a modern, dynamic winery founded in the late 1980s by Vittorio Moretti in the heart of Franciacorta, Lombardy. Housed in a beautifully restored former brickyard in Adro, the estate is celebrated for its innovative approach to sparkling wine production. This Rosé represents a contemporary expression of the region, blending Pinot Nero and Chardonnay to capture the vibrant energy, mineral complexity, and rich history of the Franciacorta morainic hills.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is housed in a beautifully repurposed 19th-century brick factory, offering perfect natural temperature control for aging.
Fact 02
Contadi Castaldi was founded by Vittorio Moretti, who also established the iconic Bellavista estate.
Fact 03
The name 'Contadi' refers to ancient counties, while 'Castaldi' were the lords who managed these agricultural estates.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted using the Metodo Classico (traditional method). The grapes undergo gentle pressing and a short cold maceration on the skins for the Pinot Nero to extract its delicate pink hue. Primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion in barriques. The wine is then blended and undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, aging on its lees for a minimum of 24 months before disgorgement and a light dosage.
