Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 7 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs7 yrs9 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 acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 2005: First Zero release

Facts

Producer
Contadi Castaldi · visiting guide
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.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aperitif pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with sushi pairs with white fish pinot nero price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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