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Ciro Picariello Brut Contadino 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Campania
VM
92
Additional vintages
2020 2019
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
More savory than sweet and with depths of character, the NV Brut Contadino wafts up from the glass with roasted almond, baked pear, washed cheese rind, and dried florals. On the palate, stimulating acids usher its fine beaded textures across the senses, with notes of young orchard fruits and savory herbs, while sizzling with saline-minerality. The finish is medium in length, resonating on mineral-infused pear with a hint of savory spice. This Fiano spumante from Ciro Picariello is a fantastic Champagne alternative at a fraction of the cost. ... More details
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Ciro Picariello Brut Contadino 2020 750ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
92
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
More savory than sweet and with depths of character, the NV Brut Contadino wafts up from the glass with roasted almond, baked pear, washed cheese rind, and dried florals. On the palate, stimulating acids usher its fine beaded textures across the senses, with notes of young orchard fruits and savory herbs, while sizzling with saline-minerality. The finish is medium in length, resonating on mineral-infused pear with a hint of savory spice. This Fiano spumante from Ciro Picariello is a fantastic Champagne alternative at a fraction of the cost.
Winery
The Contadino is a Classic Method (aka Champagne Method) sparkling wine. Yeasty flavors from this winemaking method combine very well with the gunflint quality of Fiano. Delicious and very distinctive wine — enjoy with cheese, pastas, seafood, and light meat dishes.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Campania
Additional vintages
2020 2019
Overview
More savory than sweet and with depths of character, the NV Brut Contadino wafts up from the glass with roasted almond, baked pear, washed cheese rind, and dried florals. On the palate, stimulating acids usher its fine beaded textures across the senses, with notes of young orchard fruits and savory herbs, while sizzling with saline-minerality. The finish is medium in length, resonating on mineral-infused pear with a hint of savory spice. This Fiano spumante from Ciro Picariello is a fantastic Champagne alternative at a fraction of the cost.
green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
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Region: Campania

Campania is a stunning coastal wine region of Italy, home to over a hundred native grape varietals and some of the finest soils and climatic conditions for viticulture on earth. The fine Mediterranean climate crossed with the mineral rich volcanic terroirs produces grapes of exceptional quality and flavor, and as such, Campania has been an important center for wine production for over three thousand years. As one might expect from such an ancient and esteemed wine region, tradition is highly important to the wineries which operate there. Careful attention is paid in order to bring the most representative flavors and aromas out of the grapes, and traditional, time honored techniques are still employed across the region when producing their many highly regarded wines.
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Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
barrel

Region: Campania

Campania is a stunning coastal wine region of Italy, home to over a hundred native grape varietals and some of the finest soils and climatic conditions for viticulture on earth. The fine Mediterranean climate crossed with the mineral rich volcanic terroirs produces grapes of exceptional quality and flavor, and as such, Campania has been an important center for wine production for over three thousand years. As one might expect from such an ancient and esteemed wine region, tradition is highly important to the wineries which operate there. Careful attention is paid in order to bring the most representative flavors and aromas out of the grapes, and traditional, time honored techniques are still employed across the region when producing their many highly regarded wines.
fields

Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.