Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs6 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 tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse, lemon zest

Contadi Castaldi's 100 percent Chardonnay Satèn bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure. Yellow apple, acacia honey and a silky mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto allo zafferano Find risotto allo zafferano on TableJourney →
    Saffron risotto finds a foil in the wine's yellow apple and acacia honey; soft mousse handles the Carnaroli starch.
  • Pollo arrosto al limone
    Lemon roast chicken meets the wine's brioche and yellow peach; medium body holds up to the bird's roasted fat.
  • Lemon tart
    Fresh almond and acacia honey mirror the dessert; brut dosage keeps the pairing from cloying.

History

Satèn extension of the Contadi Castaldi range, 100 percent Chardonnay bottled at the soft 4.5 bar mousse of the DOCG Satèn category.

  1. 1991: First Contadi Castaldi Satèn release

Facts

Producer
Contadi Castaldi · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Satèn
Oak
Vinified partly in second-passage oak; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; bottled at 4.5 bar of pressure
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
0-6 from disgorgement
First vintage
1991
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Contadi Castaldi Satèn

What does Contadi Castaldi Satèn taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, acacia honey, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; ripe pear, yellow apple, soft creamy mousse and lemon zest on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.

What is a Satèn?

A Franciacorta DOCG category made only from Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco and bottled at the softer 4.5 bar of pressure, producing a silkier mousse than the 5 to 6 bar of a standard Brut.

When should I drink Contadi Castaldi Satèn?

Drink within 0 to 6 years of disgorgement. The silky mousse and stone fruit aromatics are at their best between 1 and 4 years from disgorgement.

Tags

chardonnay dry medium acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with fruit desserts pairs with pasta cream pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price trade up vegan

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