Contratto
Contratto Alta Langa Blanc de Blancs Pas Dose 2021
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | At least 36 months at first disgorgement. Manual riddling of 4 weeks. |
Description
For those seeking the elegance and purity of expression of Chardonnay, the Chardonnay of Piedmont is structured, with a surprising delicacy, and rounded. In addition to its golden colour, it has floral aromas, notes of angelica and citrus, with a hint of ginger. In the finish, it has hints of bread crust and biscuits typical of Blanc de Blancs wines.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1867
- Oenologist: Andrea Rivetti
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 48
Around 1910 Contratto began to export their wines. Contratto had great success in foreign markets, and the winery became synonymous with prestige and quality in the world of sparkling wines, so much so that the winery became the official wine supplier for the Vatican, the Belgian Royal Family, and in 1913 the Royal Family of Savoy. In 1919 Contratto produced its first vintage Italian sparkling, an innovative choice on the part of the Piedmontese sparkling house that aimed to highlight a single vintage's characteristics.
The Contratto family remained at the company's helm until 1993, when the Bocchino family, who owned a distillery of the same name, took the reigns of Contratto. The Bocchino family set forth the work of restoring the Wine Cathedral, the internal courtyard, and the tasting room.
Giorgio Rivetti, a huge fan of Champagne, began collaborating with the Bocchino family and immediately realized the great potential of the historic sparkling house. Shortly after, in 2011, the Rivetti family decided to take an important step and purchased the winery. This new project immediately reflects the philosophy and passion that made La Spinetta famous. A fundamental decision was directly taken: acquiring several hectares of land, some under vine, close to the little town of Bossolaso. Situated in the highest part of the Langhe, the Bossolasco zone lends itself perfectly to the cultivation of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. These grapes are used in the production of the Alta Langa DOCG. This marks the official entry of Contratto in the Consortium of Alta Langa, and Contratto becomes the reference point for the entire denomination. Read more
| Name | Contratto Alta Langa Blanc de Blancs Pas Dose 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Contratto |
| Origin | Canelli (Asti) |
| Harvest | By hand, on the 5th of September. Grapes are selected and kept separate according to their vineyard location. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the wines remain until the following May to age before being skilfully blended and bottled. |
| Aging | At least 36 months at first disgorgement. Manual riddling of 4 weeks. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |