In the glass
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
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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
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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 iconic Brut, Satèn and Nature line.
- 1996 — Ronco Calino founded by Paolo Radici at Torbiato
Facts
- Producer
- Ronco Calino
- 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.