Castello Bonomi Franciacorta Blanc de Blanc Brut Cuvee 22

Castello Bonomi Franciacorta Blanc de Blanc Brut Cuvée 22 is a refined Italian sparkling wine crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grown on carefully selected hillside vineyards in Lombardy. Made in the classic méthode traditionnelle and aged on the lees, it offers an elegant, mineral-driven expression of Franciacorta with a focus on purity, finesse and drinkability. This cuvée takes its name from the 22 distinct Chardonnay selections used, each chosen to highlight different nuances of altitude, soil and exposure in the estate’s vineyards.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Cuvée 22 shows a bright, luminous straw-yellow color with delicate, persistent bubbles that form a fine, creamy mousse. On the nose, it opens with notes of lemon zest, green apple and crisp pear, followed by hints of white flowers, fresh brioche, almond and a subtle chalky minerality that reflects its hillside origins. The palate is dry, vibrant and precise, with a lively acidity that keeps the wine beautifully fresh and linear. Flavors of citrus and orchard fruits are layered with nuances of toasted bread, hazelnut and a gentle, savory saltiness. The mousse is refined and silky, lending a sense of elegance and length to the finish. Enjoy it now for its energy and brightness, or cellar it for 3–5 years to allow the tertiary, toasty and nutty notes to develop further.

Production
The Chardonnay for Blanc de Blanc Brut Cuvée 22 comes from 22 rigorously selected vineyard parcels in the rolling hills of Franciacorta, Lombardy. These sites are chosen for their altitude, exposure and soil morphology—typically morainic and limestone-rich soils that provide excellent drainage and impart tension and minerality to the wine. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve freshness and aromatic complexity. After gentle pressing, the base wines ferment in temperature-controlled tanks (with a portion sometimes refined in oak, depending on vintage conditions) before being blended into the final cuvée. The second fermentation takes place in bottle following the traditional Franciacorta method, with an extended period of aging on the lees to build texture, complexity and a fine, persistent perlage, before disgorgement and dosage at Brut level.

Food & Serving
This Franciacorta Blanc de Blanc is a versatile partner at the table, ideal as an aperitif and excellent with delicate dishes. Pair it with oysters, shellfish, sushi and sashimi, or classic Italian antipasti such as bresaola, carpaccio, burrata and lightly aged cheeses. It also complements fish crudo, tempura, risotto with seafood, and herb-roasted poultry. Serve well-chilled at 6–8°C (43–46°F) in a tulip-shaped sparkling wine glass to emphasize both aromatics and finesse. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass is enough to let it open; extended decanting is not necessary, but pouring into proper stemware rather than a flute will enhance its complexity.

Producer
Castello Bonomi is a boutique Franciacorta estate nestled on the slopes of Monte Orfano in Lombardy, a unique subzone known for its particularly favorable microclimate and mineral-rich soils. The winery takes its name from the historic castle that crowns the property, and over the years it has built a reputation for precision, terroir-driven sparkling wines made exclusively with the traditional method. As one of the quality-focused producers in Franciacorta, Castello Bonomi is recognized for its meticulous vineyard work, selective harvesting and long lees aging, factors that consistently yield wines of depth, elegance and regional character. The Cuvée 22 line underscores the estate’s commitment to showcasing the nuances of Chardonnay from carefully chosen, high-potential parcels across its holdings.

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