{"product_id":"contratto-alta-langa-bacco-doro-brut-2022","title":"Contratto Alta Langa Bacco d'Oro Brut 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacco d’Oro is a \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut sparkling wine, born from a harmonious blend of Pinot Noir and \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced by Contratto, it displays a bright yellow colour and a \u003cstrong\u003efine, persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet offers intense aromas of yellow apple and peach blossom, with sweet hints of honey. On the palate, the structure is soft and creamy, delivering an enveloping sip where citrus freshness meets ripe fruit and delicate notes of \u003cstrong\u003emarzipan and petit fours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in \u003cstrong\u003eAlta Langa\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Piedmontese area renowned for its winemaking tradition. Contratto interprets the region by enhancing the local soil and climate characteristics. The name Bacco d’Oro recalls a fascinating \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical anecdote\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1940s: at the time, an eighteen-carat gold coin was hidden inside some bottles, rewarding one in every hundred. This legacy lives on today in a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eexpression of the territory\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of reflecting the authentic identity of the surrounding hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the extraction of only the \u003cstrong\u003efree-run must\u003c\/strong\u003e, obtained through gentle pressing of the grapes. The primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, followed by nine months of ageing. The secondary fermentation occurs according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with manual riddling and slow maturation for at least forty-eight months. This prolonged \u003cstrong\u003elees ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e defines the structure of this Brut, imparting elegant creaminess and perfect balance on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic Contratto winery links this fine sparkling wine to a fascinating anecdote from the 1940s, when it placed an 18-carat gold coin between the cork and the capsule of one in every hundred bottles. Today, this \u003cstrong\u003eAlta Langa DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the exclusivity of that sought-after collector's prize alive through meticulous craftsmanship that enhances the traditional \u003cstrong\u003emanual remuage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The only sparkling wine from the estate to feature a \u003cstrong\u003eBrut\u003c\/strong\u003e dosage, it offers a soft and enveloping sensation, turning every opening into a true celebratory ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contratto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47971214393515,"sku":"62727","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/contratto-alta-langa-bacco-doro-brut-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}