Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Rose

Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Rosè is a flagship product of the renowned Contadi Castaldi winery, located in the heart of Franciacorta. This wine is distinguished by its unique cuvée, composed of a blend of 65 percent Chardonnay and 35 percent Pinot Noir grapes, which are grown in the prized vineyards scattered throughout the Franciacorta territory. This selection of grapes is the result of a zoning study implemented in the 1990s, which defined the best vocational units for each variety. Of interest is the winemaking process, which involves harvesting the grapes at different times: the Pinot Noir, in fact, ripens before the Chardonnay. Part of the Pinot Noir is then used for cold maceration, a process that allows the extraction of the fragrant aromas of berries and wild strawberries and the pigments that give the wine its typical rosé hue. Chardonnay, on the other hand, is fermented immediately at a temperature of about 17°C for about 20 days. After fermentation, the wines, now called "sparkling bases," rest on the lees until the following spring, when the blending takes place that will define the personality of Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Rosè. Bottling follows the addition of sugar and yeast, which will give rise to the second fermentation in the bottle according to the champenois method. Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Rosè then spends at least 24 months in the bottle before being disgorged and released on the market. Be sure to add this exceptional wine to your collection by purchasing Franciacorta Contadi Castaldi Rosè online at a special price!