Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé - Magnum - Contratto

Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé - Magnum - Contratto 2015

Name: Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé - Magnum - Contratto
Brand: Contratto
SKU: VELIER-1188
Price: 208.51 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Format: 150 cl

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208,51 €

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Technical information

Producer	Contratto
Name	Spumante Pas Dosé
Variety	90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay
Vintage	2015
Gradation	12.5%
Format	150 cl
Aromatic profile	Notes of yeast, bread crust, dried fruit
Vinification method	Classic method
Residual sugars	0-3 g/l
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Canelli, Piedmont
Country	Italy
Type	Sparkling wine
Aging	Minimum 24 months on the lees
Type of cask	French oak barriques
Color	Straw yellow
Serving temperature	6-8°C
Recommended consumption	Within 3-5 years
Pairing	Aperitifs, fish appetizers

Descrizione

The Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé by Contratto is an excellent example of the Piedmont sparkling wine tradition, produced in the historic Langhe area, famous for its rich and complex terroirs. Made with a skillful selection of grapes from high hillside vineyards, this Pas Dosé embodies the perfect harmony between freshness and minerality, typical of the region's limestone-clay soils.

Fermentation takes place according to the classic method, with a long aging on the lees that gives the wine a refined aromatic complexity and a fine, persistent foam. On the nose, it opens with notes of green apple, fresh citrus, and slight hints of bread crust, while on the palate it reveals an elegant structure, balanced by a vibrant acidity and a dry, decisive finish, without added sugars, which enhances its purity.

Perfect as an aperitif, this Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé pairs gracefully with delicate seafood dishes, such as oysters and fish carpaccio, or with more intense flavors like fresh cheeses and light main courses. An authentic expression of Contratto's artisanal care, ideal for refined tasting moments and important celebrations.

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.