Winery Contadi CastaldiCurtefranca
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Nebbiolo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Curtefranca from the Winery Contadi Castaldi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Curtefranca of Winery Contadi Castaldi in the region of Lombardia is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Curtefranca
Pairings that work perfectly with Curtefranca
Original food and wine pairings with Curtefranca
The Curtefranca of Winery Contadi Castaldi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of wild boar with honey, pasta with eggplant or lamb stew with melting peppers.
Details and technical informations about Winery Contadi Castaldi's Curtefranca.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Curtefranca from Winery Contadi Castaldi are 0, 2006
Informations about the Winery Contadi Castaldi
The Winery Contadi Castaldi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Lombardia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lombardia
Three poles. Franciacorta DOCG, Italy's answer to Champagne: elegant brioche traditional-method sparklers (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc), fine bubble and mineral profile. Alpine Valtellina: Nebbiolo (alias Chiavennasca) with fine tannins and red fruits, powerful Sforzato passito. Oltrepò Pavese: fresh Pinot Noir and fruity-sparkling Bonarda.
The word of the wine: Stripped
Said of a wine that is generally too old and has lost its colour, volume and power.
