In the glass
Aroma: green apple, fresh bread, lemon, white flower
Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close
Brut Franciacorta from Castel Faglia at Cazzago San Martino. Chardonnay-led traditional-method sparkling from a 300-metre moraine hill.
What it pairs with
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Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together. -
Risotto with Bagoss cheese
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Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift. -
Lardo di Colonnata crostini
Salty cured fat and bright Franciacorta cut through richness. -
Aperitivo bites
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Brut Franciacorta keeps an aperitivo hour fresh and clean.
History
Brut Franciacorta from Castel Faglia. Founded in 1989 in the Calino quarter of Cazzago San Martino, 300 metres above sea level on a moraine hill.
- 1989 — Castel Faglia founded at Cazzago San Martino
Facts
- Producer
- Castel Faglia
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta
- Oak
- Traditional method, minimum 24 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1989
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Castel Faglia Cuvée Reale Brut
What does Castel Faglia Cuvée Reale Brut taste like?
Green apple, fresh bread, lemon and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Castel Faglia Brut?
Drink 1 to 7 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.
Is Castel Faglia Brut vegan?
Yes. Castel Faglia uses vegan fining.
What food pairs with Castel Faglia Brut?
Lake Iseo lake sardines is the canonical pairing. Risotto with Bagoss cheese, lardo di Colonnata crostini, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.
What grapes are in Castel Faglia Brut?
Chardonnay-led blend with Pinot Nero from a 300-metre moraine-hill estate at Cazzago San Martino.