Structure

Bodylight
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessoff dry
Finishshort
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 2 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs2 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

Light-bodiedMedium acidityOff DryShort finish

What it pairs with

  • Fruit salad brunch
    Off-dry, light fizz suits a casual brunch spread.
  • Soft pretzel
    Simple, easy-drinking sparkling wine matches a casual snack.
  • Mild soft cheese
    Light body and gentle sweetness avoid clashing with mild cheese.

History

Castello Secco is the Achkarren cooperative's casual tank-method sparkling wine, a value-priced everyday fizz.

Facts

Producer
Winzergenossenschaft Achkarren · visiting guide
Grapes
Mueller-Thurgau
Classification
Deutscher Perlwein
Oak
Stainless steel, tank-method carbonation.
ABV
10.5%
Price
EUR6-8 at retail
Drinking window
1-2 from vintage

Frequently asked about Castello Secco

Is Castello Secco a Sekt?

No, it is a Perlwein, a lightly carbonated wine at lower pressure than Sekt, made by the tank method.

When should I drink it?

Drink it young, within a year or two, well chilled.

What food pairs with it?

A casual brunch spread or soft pretzel both suit its easy-drinking style.

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