Contratto (La Spinetta)
Contratto Alta Langa For England Blanc de Noir Pas Dosé 2019
Other years:
2021| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 42 months on the lees. After the first fermentation, the wine ages in June, when it is bottled for the second fermentation. |
| Other years | 2021 |
Description
The For England was so named in 1930 when Contratto started to produce low-dosage wine for the English market. At that time, all Champagnes were extremely sweet and the Royal Family was the first in Europe to prefer a drier wine. The For England produced today is a Zero Dosage wine without liqueur d'expedition and is a wine of great personality, between fruity and toasty notes complemented by an intriguing tastiness. A great wine!
Awards
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2019
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
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- 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 For England Blanc de Noir Pas Dosé 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Contratto (La Spinetta) |
| Origin | Loazzolo (Asti). |
| Climate | Altitude: 600 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Limestone-marl. |
| Harvest | Last week of August. |
| Wine making | The grapes are selected and harvested strictly by hand. The grapes are then cooled and the must is collected without crushing. First and second fermentation only with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | 42 months on the lees. After the first fermentation, the wine ages in June, when it is bottled for the second fermentation. |
| Total acidity | 7.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.1 |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |