Contratto
Special Cuvee Pas Dose Extra Brut 2011
Other years:
2015| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Second fermentation in the bottle is followed by at least 90 months of ageing. Remuage is carried out manually. |
| Other years | 2015 |
Description
Classic method Extra Brut sparkling wine, produced in Piedmont by Contratto, 12.5% ABV, 2011 vintage. An Alta Langa that celebrates the history of Contratto, founded in 1867, a pioneer in the production of sparkling wines in Italy. 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay. The perlage is fine, creamy, and persistent. The nose is herbaceous and citrusy, with hints of dried apricots, thyme, and orange blossom. Straw yellow with coppery highlights. On the palate, it is fresh and incredibly complex; the delicate notes of toasted hazelnuts and small pastries are well balanced with its minerality.
Awards
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2011
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2011
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1867
- Oenologist: Andrea Rivetti
- Bottles produced: 180.000
- Hectares: 40
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 Special Cuvee Metodo Classico Extra Brut 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Contratto |
| Origin | Bossolasco (CN) |
| Climate | Altitude: 700 - 780 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-East, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous marly, presence of calcium carbonate, silt and sand. |
| Wine making | After destemming, the grapes pass through the press without being crushed. From the draining of the berries, we obtain the first-pressing must. The first fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, then the Pinot Noir matures in steel for about 9 months, while the Chardonnay rests in French oak barrels. |
| Aging | Second fermentation in the bottle is followed by at least 90 months of ageing. Remuage is carried out manually. |
| Total acidity | 7.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |