Spumante For England Blanc de Noirs Alta Langa Pas Dosé - Contratto

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Spumante For England Blanc de Noirs Alta Langa Pas Dosé - Contratto 2021

Name: Spumante For England Blanc de Noirs Alta Langa Pas Dosé - Contratto
Brand: Contratto
SKU: VELIER-1174
Price: 63.34 EUR
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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Contratto
Name	Alta Langa DOCG
Variety	Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Gradation	12.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Notes of yeast, bread crust, white fruit
Vinification method	Classic method, secondary fermentation in bottle
Residual sugars	Pas dosé, very low residual sugar
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Alta Langa, Piedmont
Country	Italy
Type	Classic method brut nature sparkling wine
Aging	Minimum 30 months on the lees
Type of cask	Steel vats and bottle for secondary fermentation
Color	Straw yellow white sparkling wine
Serving temperature	6-8°C
Recommended consumption	Within 3-5 years from harvest
Pairing	Appetizers, fish, aperitifs

Description

The Spumante For England Blanc de Noirs Alta Langa Pas Dosé by Contratto is born in Piedmont, the heart of the renowned Alta Langa area, famous for the production of highly refined sparkling wines. This Classic Method is obtained exclusively from Pinot Nero grapes, which give structure and aromatic complexity to the wine, enhancing elegance and freshness. The absence of dosage (Pas Dosé) highlights a dry, authentic, and mineral character, perfect for lovers of non-sweet bubbles, able to accompany every moment with class.

The long aging on the lees, typical of the Contratto style and the denomination, provides a creamy and persistent foam, while the aromas intertwine with delicate red fruit notes, hints of bread crust, and a subtle floral vein. On the palate, a vibrant acidity and refined balance are perceived, making this sparkling wine a true expression of the Alta Langa territory. Ideal paired with structured fish dishes, delicate cold cuts, and fresh cheeses, it is an elegant and sincere interpreter of the Piedmontese wine tradition.

The winery

Contratto – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Contratto.

Historic sparkling wine house in Canelli (Piedmont), specializing in the Traditional Method; it also produces vermouth and liqueurs and maintains extensive underground cellars recognized by UNESCO.

Region: Piemonte

Country: Italia

Founded: 1867

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Moscato

Historic underground cellars recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A pioneer of the Traditional Method in Italy; the first vintage sparkling wine was produced in 1919. Historic production of vermouth and liqueurs made according to traditional recipes. Vineyards in Alta Langa dedicated to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Strong emphasis on organic viticulture and low yields in the vineyard.

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Winery history

Founded by Giuseppe Contratto in 1867 in Canelli, the estate began by vinifying Moscato grapes and producing bottle‑fermented sparkling wines. In the early decades of the twentieth century Contratto wines gained foreign markets and royal contracts; in 1919 the company produced Italy’s first vintage sparkling wine. From 1920 the production of vermouth and liqueurs was added. The Contratto family remained at the helm until 1993, when the company passed to the Bocchino family; subsequently, in 2011, ownership was acquired by the Rivetti family, who have relaunched Metodo Classico production and expanded its presence in Alta Langa.

Production philosophy

A range focused on vineyard quality and respect for the land: careful vineyard management, low yields, and agronomic practices aimed at organic farming, with the goal of expressing the land’s identity through long-aged sparkling wines.

Terroir and vineyards

Historic headquarters in Canelli, in the province of Asti. The estate also operates vineyards in Alta Langa for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; the historic underground cellars carved into tuff are an asset for the aging of Metodo Classico wines.

Awards and recognitions

Numerous recognitions from guides and critics.