Franciacorta Brut Contadi Castaldi

Franciacorta Brut is a sparkling wine by Contadi Castaldi from Lombardy, Italy, sold under the Franciacorta DOCG denomination. It is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco and bottled at 12.5% alcohol.

Category

Sparkling Wines

Winery

Contadi Castaldi

Region

Lombardy

Denomination

Franciacorta DOCG

Alcohol

12.5%

Grape varieties

Chardonnay 80%, Pinot Nero 10%, Pinot Bianco 10%

Vineyard

18 years old vines cultiveted according to guyot and casarsa systems

Vinification

First fermentation for 20 days in steel tanks with partial malolactic fermentation; 7 months in steel tanks and barrique; rifermentation in bottle according to the Traditional Method

Aging

From 20 to 26 months on the lees, depending on the year

Formats

37.5 cl bottle, 75 cl bottle, 150 cl Magnum, 300 cl Jeroboam

Notes

Contains sulfites