{"product_id":"contadi-castaldi-curtefranca-2024","title":"Contadi Castaldi Curtefranca 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtefranca by Contadi Castaldi is a still white wine with a bright yellow hue. The bouquet reveals aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eexotic fruit and white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by delicate hints of almond and vanilla. On the palate, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses a lively \u003cstrong\u003emineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a clear savoury texture, finishing with an elegant finale reminiscent of cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Lombardy, in the province of Brescia, within the Curtefranca area. The vineyards stretch across the municipalities of \u003cstrong\u003eAdro, Capriolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cazzago San Martino and Erbusco. The microclimate of these \u003cstrong\u003eplaces of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaping a dynamic flavour profile that faithfully reflects the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in August with a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bunches. After gentle pressing and cold settling, the must undergoes a \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting twenty days. Malolactic fermentation is only partially carried out to preserve the acidic freshness. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003eseven months of ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel tanks to maintain the aromatic fragrance intact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1987 in the province of Brescia, the renowned winery \u003cstrong\u003eContadi Castaldi\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses Lombard excellence through this celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eCurtefranca DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, the wine is created from a careful manual selection of grapes harvested in August from the most suitable areas between Adro, Capriolo and Erbusco. Designed to offer an extraordinary evolution over time, it stands out in the wine scene, boasting an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e92 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, a testament to its charm and undeniable prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contadi Castaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45416939749547,"sku":"57805","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/contadi-castaldi-curtefranca-chardonnay-2024_57805_1_1bc74040-09c2-481c-b934-c4082411995d.webp?v=1773776064","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/contadi-castaldi-curtefranca-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}