Rosé Brut Franciacorta DOCG - Contadi Castaldi

Rosé Brut Franciacorta DOCG - Contadi CastaldiThe Rosé Franciacorta DOCG from Contadi Castaldi shines in the glass with a bright coral color and fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, the Rosé from Contadi Castaldi delights with pronounced aromas of forest berries, fresh rose petals, hints of apple, and tropical fruits. On the palate, this Italian sparkling rosé is structured, full-bodied, clear, and lively, with a beautiful taste cascade. The finish is long-lasting and delicately balanced. Vinification of the Rosé Franciacorta DOCG from Contadi Castaldi For this Franciacorta Rosé, 65% Chardonnay and 35% Spätburgunder are vinified together. The grapes grow in microclimatically favorable locations, on gravel soils that are not too calcareous, optimally permeable, with advantageous airflow and sunlight exposure. The grape harvest takes place at the end of August and the beginning of September. Before gentle pressing, the grapes are macerated for 3 to 4 hours at 17 to 18°C. After static cold decanting, alcoholic fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts over a period of 20 days. Subsequently, a partial malolactic fermentation occurs. The first wine aging takes place over 7 months, partly in stainless steel and partly in barriques. Then, the wine is bottled for the secondary fermentation on the fine lees, which lasts between 24 and 30 months. After disgorging, the sparkling wine ages for another 3 to 4 months in the bottle before it is released for sale. An original, modern Franciacorta achieved through the skillful use of Spätburgunder grapes. Food Recommendations for the Rosé Franciacorta DOCG from Contadi Castaldi A wonderful, fragrant sparkling wine from the Italian Franciacorta region, suitable as an aperitif with appetizers as well as a companion to a light complete meal. Awards for the Rosé Franciacorta DOCG from Contadi Castaldi Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses Bibenda: 3 grapes Veronelli: 2 stars James Suckling: 93 points Robert Parker: points