Spumante Alta Langa Pas Dosé - Contratto 2021

Name: Spumante Alta Langa Pas Dosé - Contratto
Brand: Contratto
SKU: VELIER-1170
Price: 35.38 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, dried fruit
Vinification method	Classic method, bottle fermentation
Residual sugars	Very low, pas dosé
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Upper Piedmont
Country	Italy
Type	Classic method sparkling wine
Aging	Minimum 30 months on the lees
Type of cask	Steel tanks and bottle
Color	Straw yellow with golden reflections
Serving temperature	6-8°C
Recommended consumption	Within 3-5 years from the harvest
Pairing	Appetizers, fish, aperitifs

Descrizione

The Spumante Alta Langa Pas Dosé by Contratto elegantly expresses the complexity of a dedicated land, that of the Piedmontese hills surrounding the DOCG Alta Langa. Made entirely from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes grown in selected vineyards, this wine stands out for the classic method with long aging on the lees, which imparts structure and refinement. The choice of Pas Dosé, meaning without the addition of sugars after disgorgement, enhances the purity and freshness of the terroir.

On the nose, the bouquet opens with delicate notes of yeast, citrus, and white flowers, with subtle mineral hints reminiscent of the limestone typical of the area. On the palate, it is dry and vibrant, characterized by fine perlage and a pleasant acidity that makes the drink harmonious and long-lasting. The taste sensations evoke white-fleshed fruit and almond, with an elegant persistence that invites the next sip.

Perfect to pair with raw fish dishes, light appetizers, and fresh cheeses, this spumante Alta Langa signed Contratto is a poem in bubbles that celebrates the nobility of tradition and the modernity of winemaking.

The winery

Contratto – Winery in Piemonte

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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.