Castelli Crescendo Methode Traditionelle
$3399each
$407DOZEN
WineryCastelli
Fruit Chardonnay PinotNoir
Regions Great Southern
  WesternAustralia
Each $33.99
$407.00
Available by the dozen
A fortuitous confluence of vineyard terroir and microclime clime, conspire to achieve harvests of the most superlative Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, choice parcels which can translate into wines displaying refined balance between stately elegance and controlled power. Extended maturation on yeast lees has infused luxurious nutty brioche characters and evolved fruit richness, creaminess of mouthfeel and astonishing persistence of bead. The freshness and brightness of this engagingly complex sparkler belies its age.
Parcels of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are all hand picked off superior vines. Fruit is chilled and whole bunch pressed, retaining only the finest free run juices and minimizing phenolics. Components are treated to a variety of vinification techniques for added complexity, structure and richness, malolactic ferments and long term maturation in seasoned French oak barriques. A course of regular, non-oxidative, lees stirring battonage is employed to develop luxurious mouthfeel and texture. An extravagant term of several years repose on yeast lees is followed by the traditional disgorgement, dosage and reseal.
TASTING NOTES
 Castelli
Castelli are all about old world winemaking traditions, applied to the pick of fruit, grown to the finest vineyards across the great viticultural precincts of Western Australia
During a lifetime of annual visits back to his parents homeland, Luca Castelli grew up working in the vineyard alongside his grandfather Nonno Germino. After a career in power engineering and renewable energy, Luca became consumed by a dream of getting his hands dirty again amongst the vines once again. His brother Sam's passion for wine also began on the family farm back in Italy. Sam's extensive career in the engineering and construction sectors lead to the ASX-listed United Group Limited, an internationally active company with an annual turnover of two billion. He always remained keen however of picking grapes and delivering boxes of his homemade wine to customers. Castelli»
Chardonnay