Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs5 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 tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: green apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse, saline minerality

Ronco Calino's organic Brut from Paolo Radici's Adro cellar (Torbiato). Chardonnay-led with 24 months on lees and a saline finish.

What it pairs with

  • Casoncelli alla bresciana
    Beef-and-breadcrumb stuffed pasta from Brescia finds a foil in the wine's creamy mousse; in-region pairing.
  • Pesce persico fritto
    Lake Iseo perch fillets find their match in the wine's lemon zest and saline finish.
  • Burrata with anchovy Find burrata with anchovy on TableJourney →
    Almond aromatics mirror the burrata's lactic core; saline minerality carries the anchovy brine.

History

Ronco Calino was founded in 1996 at Torbiato (Adro) by Paolo Radici. Now organic, with a focus on the signature Brut, Satèn and Nature line.

  1. 1996: Ronco Calino founded by Paolo Radici at Torbiato

Facts

Producer
Ronco Calino · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (85%), Pinot Nero (15%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Brut
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 24 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
2000
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Ronco Calino Brut

What does Ronco Calino Brut taste like?

Green apple, white peach, white flowers, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; green apple, lemon zest, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

Is Ronco Calino organic?

Yes. Ronco Calino holds organic certification across the Torbiato estate at Adro.

When should I drink Ronco Calino Brut?

Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. The wine carries a creamy mousse and saline finish; younger releases are at their freshest.

Tags

chardonnay drink young dry high acid medium body mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish pinot nero price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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