In the glass
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
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Brescian aperitivo platter
Salame Brescia and Bagòss cheese meet the wine's creamy mousse and high acidity; an in-region aperitivo pairing. -
Vitello tonnato
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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.
- 1988 — Contadi Castaldi founded at Adro by Terra Moretti
- 1990 — First Brut release
Facts
- Producer
- Contadi Castaldi
- 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.