In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond, white flowers
Palate: red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse, delicate citrus
Pinot Nero-led Rosé Brut from Contadi Castaldi with 30 months on lees. Wild strawberry and rose petal aromatics over a creamy mousse.
What it pairs with
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Salmone affumicato
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Smoked salmon finds a foil in the wine's wild strawberry and rose petal; creamy mousse pairs with the cured fish. -
Tortelli di zucca
Pumpkin tortelli's sweet umami pairs with the wine's red apple and redcurrant; creamy mousse handles the burnt butter. -
Pollo al curry leggero
Mild curry chicken finds a foil in the wine's red fruit; creamy mousse handles the spice.
History
Pinot Nero-led Rosé from Contadi Castaldi's Adro cellar, the Terra Moretti group's second Franciacorta house.
- 1995 — First Contadi Castaldi Rosé release
Facts
- Producer
- Contadi Castaldi
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (75%), Chardonnay (25%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Rosé Brut
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Contadi Castaldi Rosé
What does Contadi Castaldi Rosé taste like?
Wild strawberry, raspberry, rose petal, fresh almond and white flowers on the nose; red apple, redcurrant, creamy mousse and delicate citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
Is the Contadi Castaldi Rosé saignée or assemblage?
Pinot Nero-led with around 75 percent skin-contact saigne for colour; the Chardonnay is white-pressed. Thirty months on lees follow the DOCG Rosé minimum.
When should I drink the Rosé?
Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. Younger releases lead with bright wild strawberry; older releases trade fruit lift for almond depth.