{"product_id":"contadi-castaldi-franciacorta-brut-race-ducati-corse","title":"Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut Race Ducati Corse","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Franciacorta Brut Race Ducati Corse by Contadi Castaldi is a sparkling wine of great dynamism produced according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is born from a harmonious blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes, and expresses a vertical and refined aromatic profile. In the glass, it appears straw yellow in colour, enlivened by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, fresh aromas of white flowers, citron, pineapple and pear emerge, anticipating a crisp sip. The long and energetic finish makes this \u003cstrong\u003eFranciacorta Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for accompanying starters and fish-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine comes to life in Franciacorta, in Lombardy, from a careful selection of grapes grown in different pedoclimatic units. The presence of \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous soils\u003c\/strong\u003e profoundly characterises the terroir, giving the wine a \u003cstrong\u003esubtle minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e and a vertical gustatory line. The harvest takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September, an essential agronomic choice to preserve the \u003cstrong\u003evibrant freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes and the acidic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with gentle pressing and static cold decantation of the must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel, with partial malolactic fermentation. The base wines mature for seven months, resting partly in steel tanks and partly in \u003cstrong\u003esmall barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The prise de mousse strictly follows the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting from twenty to twenty-six months. This prolonged rest ensures a creamy texture on the palate, while a \u003cstrong\u003efurther three months' rest\u003c\/strong\u003e after disgorgement perfects its gustatory balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the exclusive collaboration between \u003cstrong\u003eContadi Castaldi and Ducati Corse\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Franciacorta DOCG celebrates the adrenaline of speed and Italian excellence. The result of a careful selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes grown on Lombard limestone soils, it comes to life through the rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. After maturing for 20-26 months on the lees under the guidance of oenologist Gian Luca Uccelli, this sparkling wine develops a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a fresh and dynamic sip, with an intoxicating finish that “accelerates” on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contadi Castaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44833651032235,"sku":"54808","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/contadi-castaldi-franciacorta-brut-race-ducati-corse_54808_1_c3f127fa-ca36-42a0-a33d-4ad5251cc156.webp?v=1773756608","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/contadi-castaldi-franciacorta-brut-race-ducati-corse","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}