Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 yrs8 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, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: green apple, lemon pith, creamy mousse, fresh almond

Contadi Castaldi's volume Brut from Terra Moretti's second Franciacorta house at Adro. Chardonnay-led with 24 months on lees and a creamy mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Brescian aperitivo platter
    Salame Brescia and Bagòss cheese meet the wine's creamy mousse and high acidity; an in-region aperitivo pairing.
  • Vitello tonnato Find vitello tonnato on TableJourney →
    Cool veal with tuna-mayonnaise sauce finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse; classic Lombard pairing.
  • Pesce persico fritto
    Lake Iseo perch fillets find their match in the wine's lemon pith and saline finish.

History

Contadi Castaldi was founded in 1988 by Vittorio Moretti's Terra Moretti group as a second Franciacorta house alongside Bellavista. The Brut launched two years later and remains the cellar's volume flagship.

  1. 1988: Contadi Castaldi founded at Adro by Terra Moretti
  2. 1990: First Brut release

Facts

Producer
Contadi Castaldi · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Nero (25%), Pinot Bianco (5%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 24 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Contadi Castaldi Brut

What does Contadi Castaldi Brut taste like?

Green apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; green apple, lemon pith, creamy mousse and fresh almond on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.

Is Contadi Castaldi part of Bellavista?

Both are Terra Moretti Franciacorta houses, but they are run as separate cellars with different vineyard sources and house styles. Contadi Castaldi is the Adro-based cellar; Bellavista is at Erbusco.

When should I drink Contadi Castaldi Brut?

Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and almond aromatics; younger releases are at their freshest.

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