Contadi Castaldi
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Contadi Castaldi 2007 Brut Satèn Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $34
Made from Chardonnay grapes, this metodo classico opens with creamy aromas of apricot, honey, citrus and blanched almond. The wine feels smooth, rich and silky on the finish, with small, elegant perlage.
— M.L.
(12/1/2012)
Contadi Castaldi 2003 Soul Satèn Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $50
This opulent Chardonnay-based sparkling wine offers a luminous golden color and aromas of mature fruit, melon and toasted almond. The wine imparts a rich, creamy feel in the mouth.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Contadi Castaldi 2007 Brut Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta)
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- $34
A sparkling blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, this peach-colored rosé opens with delicate aromas of grapefruit, apricot, honey and toasted baguette. The quality of the perlage is fine and persistent, and the finish leaves a long sensation of freshness.
— M.L.
(8/1/2012)
Contadi Castaldi 2001 Saten Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $26
Dried herbs and banana, followed by crushed stone and spice, comprise a layered and striking bouquet. You’ll taste intense banana fruit in the mouth with tart acidity and pizzazz on the close. Imported by Blavod Extreme Spirits.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
Contadi Castaldi 2005 Zero Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $39
Sparkling wines like this “Dosaggio Zero” (made from 50-50 Chardonnay and Pinot Nero) show the best of the territory they come from and promise to pair with a long list of foods. This example offers tones of citrus, stone fruit and almond. The wine is never heavy or too dense.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
Contadi Castaldi 2008 Brut Satèn Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
- $34
This Chardonnay-based sparkler opens with immediate elegance and intensity. The bouquet delivers tones of apricot, exotic fruit, toasted nut and yellow rose. The perlage is steady and clean and the acidity is very nicely balanced.
— M.L.
(6/1/2013)
Contadi Castaldi 2008 Zero Sparkling (Franciacorta)
This edition of Dosaggio Zero shows delicate harmony and complexity with layers of stone fruit, citrus, almond and white flower. Zesty perlage is enhanced by more stone fruit flavors on the silky finish.
— M.L.
(6/1/2013)
Contadi Castaldi 2001 Soul Satèn Chardonnay (Franciacorta)
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There’s a nice mineral vein that helps keep this wine focused. Beyond that, you’ll taste fresh fruit and some distance notes of roasted almond and sourdough. The mouthfeel is clean and crisp and the bubbles are soft and creamy.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
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