{"product_id":"contadi-castaldi-franciacorta-brut-magnum","title":"Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut Magnum","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e faithfully expresses the character of Franciacorta. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the expressiveness of Chardonnay, the structure of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Pinot Blanc. Produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a taut and vertical profile. On the palate, a clear savoury streak emerges, accompanied by a gentle structure, while the sip finishes with a pleasant citrus persistence and a fine perlage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in Franciacorta, south of Lake Iseo, where the fruit benefits from a \u003cstrong\u003emild climate\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this area, Monte Alto protects the vineyards from northern winds and lowland fogs. The soils are composed of \u003cstrong\u003emarine sedimentary rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in limestone, marl and sandstone. This specific geological matrix directly influences the wine, giving it a deep \u003cstrong\u003emineral texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and perfectly balanced freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e and static cold settling of the must. After the addition of selected yeasts, fermentation takes place in stainless steel with partial malolactic fermentation. The wine rests for seven months between stainless steel containers and \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once stabilised, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a long \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for between twenty and twenty-six months. The process concludes with disgorgement and a final rest before release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1987 in Adro, \u003cstrong\u003eContadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is the expression of a prestigious winemaking tradition, cultivated at the foot of Monte Alto on soils rich in \u003cstrong\u003emarine sedimentary rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This outstanding sparkling wine, belonging to the first Italian classic method denomination to be awarded DOCG status, embodies the essence of a terroir tempered by the mild climate of Lake Iseo. Acclaimed by critics with 93 points from James Suckling and 90 points from Robert Parker, it offers the palate a seductive \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, a symbol of the renowned Lombard winemaking expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contadi Castaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44518134841515,"sku":"52962","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/contadi-castaldi-franciacorta-brut-magnum_52962_1_290da700-cf4f-4952-b96a-9b8f9ba6dd89.webp?v=1773739294","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/contadi-castaldi-franciacorta-brut-magnum","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}