Location
Adro
Franciacorta DOCG, Lombardia, Italy
Farming
Sustainable (Integrated)
Integrated pest management — reduced chemical inputs, environmentally conscious viticulture.
Established
1987
About Contadi Castaldi
Founded in 1987 in Adro, Contadi Castaldi is a sister brand to Bellavista within the Terre Moretti group and shares the same technical team. The wines lean toward freshness and accessibility rather than complexity — they are the gateway recommendation for a friend new to the category.
House Style
The value proposition is strong. At the £22–32 price point, these are among the most reliable Franciacortas available in the UK.
Key Wines
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Brut NV
Crisp, citrus-forward, clean; textbook non-vintage Franciacorta.
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Satèn NV
One of the more approachable Satèn on the market; soft, floral, easy-drinking.
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Soul Brut NV
A step up; more concentration and length.
UK Price Range
£22–32 (NV), £28–38 (Soul)
Official Website
www.contadicastaldi.it/en/ ↗About Franciacorta DOCG
Franciacorta is Italy's premier sparkling wine appellation, located in Lombardy near Lake Iseo. Wines are made by the traditional method — the same process used in Champagne — with minimum ageing requirements that often exceed Champagne's own. Learn more →