Contratto
Alta Langa For England Rosè Pas Dose 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa Rosato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for around 9 months in stainless steel, then at least 42 months of maturation on the lees in the bottle (Traditional Method) |
- Name and grapes: Alta Langa DOCG organic rosé, 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay
- Pas dosé style: No dosage, residual sugar of 0.7 g/l for a dry taste
- Method and ageing: Traditional method with at least 42 months on the lees, very fine perlage
- Aromatic profile: Notes of dog rose, wild strawberry and peach; on the palate lime and Annurca apple, pronounced savouriness
- Awards and pairings: 92/100 James Suckling; perfect with sushi, fish and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine is it
For England Rosé Pas Dosé by Contratto is an organic rosé sparkling wine from Alta Langa. Made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it is produced using the Traditional Method. In the glass, its onion skin pink hue is enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, clear notes of dog rose, wild strawberries, citrus fruits and nectarine peach stand out, while the undosed palate is dry and marked by hints of lime and Annurca apple.
Where does it come from
The grapes are grown in Bossolasco, in the heart of the Piedmont hills. The high-altitude vineyards, situated between 700 and 780 metres, benefit from optimal exposure for balanced berry ripening. The vines sink their roots into calcareous marl soils, clay and sand. This geological composition gives the wine a pronounced minerality and great gustatory tension, faithfully expressing the character of Alta Langa.
How is it produced
Vinification involves destemming followed by gentle pressing to obtain the free-run must. A brief maceration in contact with the skins defines the rosé shade and enriches its complexity. After the first fermentation in steel, the wine matures for about nine months. The prise de mousse takes place in the bottle according to the Traditional Method, with ageing on the lees for at least 42 months. The process concludes with manual riddling and disgorgement without dosage.
History and Curiosities
The For England Rosé Pas Dosé by Contratto represents an excellence of Alta Langa DOCG, produced with organic Pinot Noir grapes grown at high altitude in Bossolasco. This prestigious Metodo Classico sparkling wine is born on calcareous marl soils and expresses its elegance through a rigorous 42-month ageing on the lees with manual remuage. The total absence of dosage enhances the pure intensity of the Piedmontese terroir, offering a profound, authentic and refined glass, awarded by James Suckling for its extraordinary harmony.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Alta Langa For England Rosè Pas Dose 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé 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% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Contratto |
| Story | History and Curiosities The For England Rosé Pas Dosé by Contratto represents an excellence of Alta Langa DOCG, produced with organic Pinot Noir grapes grown at high altitude in Bossolasco. This prestigious Metodo Classico sparkling wine is born on calcareous marl soils and expresses its elegance through a rigorous 42-month ageing on the lees with manual remuage. The total absence of dosage enhances the pure intensity of the Piedmontese terroir, offering a profound, authentic and refined glass, awarded by James Suckling for its extraordinary harmony. |
| Origin | Bossolasco (Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous marl with the presence of clay and sand |
| Fermentation | At least 42 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle) |
| Wine making | After destemming, the grapes are pressed without being crushed; the free-run must is collected. The must remains in contact with the skins for about an hour and a half. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, followed by about 9 months of maturation in steel and then bottling. The second fermentation occurs in the bottle according to the Traditional Method with at least 42 months of ageing on the lees; manual riddling and disgorgement without dosage (pas dosé). |
| Aging | Aged for around 9 months in stainless steel, then at least 42 months of maturation on the lees in the bottle (Traditional Method) |
| Total acidity | 7.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.0 |
| Residual sugar | 0.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |