Contratto (La Spinetta)
Contratto Alta Langa Riserva Special Cuvée Pas Dosé 2015
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay |
| Aging | A second fermentation in the bottle follows for at least 90 months. The remuage is done manually. |
| Other years | 2013 , 2011 |
Description
"I am very happy with this result: our first Riserva expresses the character and personality of the Alta Langa terroir. Structure, richness, complexity, but at the same time freshness and elegance; our Special Cuvée Riserva is an Alta Langa with incredible potential that will amaze over time" (Giorgio Rivetti)
Awards
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2015
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- 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 Riserva Special Cuvée Pas Dosé 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Contratto (La Spinetta) |
| 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 grapes, we obtain the flower 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 | A second fermentation in the bottle follows for at least 90 months. The remuage is done manually. |
| Total acidity | 7.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
