In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, chalk, fresh almond, white flowers
Palate: lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream, fine green herbs
Contadi Castaldi's Dosaggio Zero. Chardonnay-led with no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement, exposing the chalky moraine-hill minerality.
What it pairs with
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Oysters mignonette
Zero dosage and chalky minerality mirror the briny shellfish; high acidity carries the vinegar mignonette. -
Sashimi
Low alcohol and saline minerality keep the focus on raw fish; lemon pith echoes the rice vinegar. -
Aged Bagòss
Brescia's mountain cow's cheese with crystalline salt mirrors the saline minerality.
History
Contadi Castaldi's Dosaggio Zero, the cellar's zero-dosage statement. Vinified clean for transparency to the moraine terroir.
- 2005 — First Zero release
Facts
- Producer
- Contadi Castaldi
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Nero (20%)
- Classification
- DOCG Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle; no liqueur d'expedition at disgorgement
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 24 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Contadi Castaldi Zero
What does Contadi Castaldi Zero taste like?
Green apple, lemon zest, chalk, fresh almond and white flowers on the nose; lemon pith, saline minerality, patisserie cream and fine green herbs on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, mineral finish.
What does Zero mean?
Zero refers to the Dosaggio Zero category: no liqueur d'expedition is added at disgorgement. Residual sugar is under 3 grams per litre, exposing the wine's natural acidity and minerality.
When should I drink Contadi Castaldi Zero?
Drink within 0 to 7 years of disgorgement. The chalky core benefits from at least 2 years from disgorgement to harmonise with the patisserie autolysis.