Contadi Castaldi's Franciacorta DOCG Pinònero Natura is an atypical wine, produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A wine that stands out for its freshness, minerality and complexity. The grapes, in this case, come from different areas of Franciacorta. This blend of grapes gives the wine a unique complexity and richness of aromas. The grapes are harvested by hand and softly pressed. The must decants statically under cold conditions and then ferments in stainless steel with selected yeasts. Malolactic fermentation is carried out partially. The wine then matures for 7 months in stainless steel and barriques, and is then bottled and left to rest on the yeasts for approximately 60 months. After disgorgement, it matures for a further 6 months in the bottle. Pinònero Natura has a straw yellow colour with slightly orange reflections. The perlage is fine and persistent. The nose opens with a broad and complex bouquet, with notes of citrus fruits, pink grapefruit, wild strawberry, white flowers, lime, acacia honey and green oregano. The palate is crisp, fruity and fresh, with notes of citrus fruit and a lingering minerality. It goes well with fish dishes, shellfish and fresh cheeses. It also goes well with light pasta dishes and appetisers. For those looking for a fresh, mineral and complex Franciacorta, this is a label not to be missed.