Castel Faglia Cuvée Reale Brut by Castel Faglia

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 7 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

Lake Iseo lake sardines
Saline lake fish and the wine's saline-mineral lift lock together.
Risotto with Bagoss cheese Find risotto with bagoss cheese on TableJourney →
Creamy Brescian rice and fine-bubble Brut share lift.
Lardo di Colonnata crostini
Salty cured fat and bright Franciacorta cut through richness.
Aperitivo bites Find aperitivo bites on TableJourney →
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 · visiting guide
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.

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