{"product_id":"contratto-alta-langa-for-england-blanc-de-noir-pas-dose-2022","title":"Contratto Alta Langa For England Blanc de Noir Pas Dose 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Contratto For England Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic\u003c\/strong\u003e and vegan expression that interprets Alta Langa. Crafted according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Spontaneous fermentations, guided by indigenous yeasts, shape a dry and linear profile. Visually, it displays an intense golden colour enhanced by an \u003cstrong\u003eextremely fine perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing a sharp sip characterised by lively freshness and a long citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e of Loazzolo benefit from a cool climate, ideal for developing the aromatic profile. The composition of the \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine a marked tension and a saline finish. In this area of Alta Langa is located Contratto, a historic winery founded in 1867 and once a supplier to the Vatican and the Belgian crown, which interprets Piedmontese winemaking with a \u003cstrong\u003erigorous profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, translating the identity of the territory into sips of absolute precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManual harvesting is followed by rapid cooling of the grapes. The must, gently extracted without crushing, begins primary fermentation with indigenous yeasts. As required by the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, the secondary fermentation in the bottle is accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eforty-two months of ageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriching the bouquet with notes of citron, toasted almonds and candied ginger. The absence of dosage preserves a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury\u003c\/strong\u003e and profound finish, with consistent citrus vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1867, Contratto boasts a prestigious heritage as a historic supplier to the Vatican. The For England label was created in 1930 to pay tribute to the English court with an innovative dry \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e, defying the sweet trends of the time. Today, this vocation lives on in an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eAlta Langa DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e made from organic Pinot Noir grapes, offered strictly in the \u003cstrong\u003ePas Dosé\u003c\/strong\u003e style. The absence of dosage enhances a vertical and vibrant sip, delivering an elegant citrus persistence that embodies the winemaking excellence of Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contratto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47941244354731,"sku":"62706","price":314.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/contratto-alta-langa-for-england-blanc-de-noir-pas-dose-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}