The franciacorta Franciacorta DOCG Brut from the winery Contadi Castaldi has been rated in 2024 by Simon Staffler, Othmar Kiem with 91 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc from the region Franciacorta in Italy.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant, light greenish yellow, persistent mousse. Intense and vivid nose of yeast pastries and fresh apple, with a hint of incense in the background. Some light honey on the palate, paired with salty components, with a grapefruit finish.
More about the tastingStraw yellow with persistent mousse. Bread crust, blood orange, incense, some blueberries on the nose, fragrant and inviting. Juicy, salty on the palate, with precise mousse and crisp fruit, clean finish, medium length.
More about the tastingBright yellow green with persistent mousse. Opens with notes of citrus fruit and green apple. Juicy on the palate, shows fine mousse, again lots of apple.
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