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Contadi Castaldi

The Contadi Castaldi winery was founded in 1987, when Vittorio Moretti converted the brick-kiln of Biasca di Adro, an historic building erected in 1880, into a winery to produce some of the finest wines in Franciacorta. The building, with its long arched underground passages, separated by thick walls, maintains the optimal temperature and moisture level.

Tradition at Contadi Castaldi is dynamic and as deeply indebted to its roots as it is lively and contemporary. The winery’s name refers to the ancient history of the Franciacorta area: during the Middle Ages, the contadi were small counties known for their outstanding agricultural products, while the castaldi were the lords who governed those lands.

Region:
Owner:
Vittorio Moretti
Founded:
1986
Address:
Via Colzano, 32, Adro BS, Italy
Agronomist:
Gian Luca Uccelli
Enologist:
Gian Luca Uccelli
Training System:
Sylvoz

CONTADI CASTALDI – Brùt Franciacorta DOCG

This is a lively brut, full of fragrance, tending to smoothness and an accessible sensory language, with a balanced and versatile style.
In the glass it is yellow in colour with greenish reflections, enlivened by a fine and persistent pérlage. The nose is fresh, with floral notes of lime, shades of citrus, white peach and green pepper.
The mouth is tight and crisp, fresh and vertical, full-bodied, refined and with a lingering very enjoyable finish.

REVIEWED 2024

James Suckling – 93
Restrained almond, lemon leaf and citrus aromas follow through to the palate. The attack is soft, with a silky mousse, zesty acid and a lean body. Polished finish, silky and creamy, not without tension. Disgorged 2023. Drink or hold.

 

REVIEWED 2023

James Suckling – 92
Notes of sliced pears, lemon pith, cornflower, fresh nuts and hints of crushed stones. Bright, juicy and mouth-filling with a medium body and vivid acidity. Fine and delicate bubbles. Flavorful finish. Drink now.

Wine Advocate – 90
Tasted from magnum, the Contadi Castaldi NV Franciacorta Brùt (the accent on the “u” is intentional) is a blend of 80% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero and 10% Pinot Bianco that sees partial malolactic fermentation and some barrique aging. This is a big production of 750,000 bottles, with fruit selected from across the estate’s 160 hectares of vines. It offers a classic Franciacorta bouquet with a bright citrusy element and crushed stone followed by lightly baked aromas of pastry and bread.

Type:
Vino spumante
Region:
Area
Mix of vocational units in the Franciacorta
Appellation:
Franciacorta DOCG
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay 80%, Pinot Nero 10%, Pinot Bianco 10%
ABV %:
12.5
Technical sheet
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CONTADI CASTALDI – Rosé Franciacorta DOCG

It has a beautiful coral pink colour, very bright, with a fine and persistent pérlage. An original Franciacorta, in a modern style, making skilful use of the pinot noir grapes.
The nose has clear notes of wild berries, fresh rose petals, hints of apple and tropical fruit.
The mouth is structured, crisp and lively, tangy and sensually upbeat. The finish is long and well balanced.

REVIEWED 2024

James Suckling – 91
A reductive style with strawberry and raspberry fruit. Crisp acidity with a lean body, large bubbles and a toasty, leesy, slightly floral finish. Disgorged 2023. Drink now. (May 2024)

 

REVIEWED 2023

James Suckling – 91
A light peach-pink color here with notes of nectarines, tangerine peel, cherry blossom and hints of praline. Dry and crunchy on the palate with a medium body and refreshing, fruity character. Floral and mineral notes at the end. Drink now.

Wine Advocate – 91
A blend of 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Nero, the NV Franciacorta Brut Rosé was tasted from magnum (and represents a production of 160,000 bottles). You get lightly toasted tones with praline and almond cookie over softer tones of orchard fruit and pink grapefruit. The wine is lean, easy and fresh with medium intensity in terms of its beading. (Nov 2023)

Type:
Vino spumante
Region:
Area
A particularly exposed and windy position, stony soil, moderately calcareous, excellent drainage
Appellation:
Franciacorta DOCG
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay 65%, Pinot Nero 35%
ABV %:
12.5
Technical sheet
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CONTADI CASTALDI – Satén Franciacorta DOCG

A fragrant wine, which immediately seduces you with its originality, presaging an exceptionally fresh taste. The style plays strongly on a quest for harmony between complexity and pleasure, in keeping with the sweetness of expression of the Franciacorta area.
The colour is a bright straw, with a fine and persistent pérlage. The nose is fresh and elegant, with clear bouquets of hawthorn, bread crust, balsamic notes, hints of apple rennet, dried figs and peanuts. Soft in the mouth, but not sweet, it has a fresh pleasant flavour. The finish is long and dense.

VINTAGE 2018

James Suckling – 92
This shows a mineral character with sliced apples, bread dough, almonds and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied with a polished, chalkytexture and delicate mousse. Well- balanced and structured with a flavorful finish. Drink now.

Type:
Vino spumante
Region:
Area
Mix of vocational units in the Franciacorta
Appellation:
Franciacorta DOCG
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay
ABV %:
12.5
Technical sheet
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CONTADI CASTALDI – Blànc Franciacorta DOCG

An intriguing palate with a dynamic perlage that transmutes the essence of the substance into refined elegance, to be interpreted via a full and linear structure, featuring absolute freshness and unprecedented minerality.
Puffs of face powder, yellow citrus, almond, salt, broom and honeysuckle combine in a wine with a firm grip and depth. The gracefulness of the mouthfeel is the essential stylistic key, taking this signature palate by surprise with its rugged vertical development.

Type:
Vino spumante
Region:
Area
37 vineyards located on the high hills
Appellation:
Franciacorta DOCG
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Bianco 50%
ABV %:
12.5
Technical sheet
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