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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 NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $24
Peach, pear and white mushroom appear on a well-balanced nose that is very attractive, albeit less intense than some others. This sparkler delivers fine and persistent perlage, toasted flavors and a silky mouthfeel. Imported by Blavod Extreme Spirits.
— M.L.
(6/1/2006)
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)
Contadi Castaldi 2001 Satén 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 2006 Brut Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $35
This is a soft and sophisticated sparkling blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay (in a rosé version) that opens with a delicate pink color and pristine aromas of toasted almond, stone fruit, cassis and white pepper. The mouthfeel is capped by a zesty, spicy feel.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
Contadi Castaldi NV Brut Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $33
Tight and compact with pristine aromas of peach, citrus and sourdough, this vibrant sparkling Brut would pair with shellfish and oysters. There are linear mineral notes at the back but the wine is fresh and tart in the mouth.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
Contadi Castaldi 2005 Brut Rosé Sparkling (Franciacorta)
- $39
This luminous and bright rosé sparkler offers measured fruit aromas of berry, cranberry and pomegranate followed by more sophisticated aromas of toasted nuts and almonds. The wine is clean and fresh with piquant effervescence and a crisp close.
— M.L.
(6/1/2010)
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