Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé - Magnum - Contratto

Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé - Magnum - Contratto 2009

Name: Spumante Special Cuvée Pas Dosé - Magnum - Contratto
Brand: Contratto
SKU: VELIER-1187
Price: 153.28 EUR
Availability: InStock

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90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay · Spumante Pas Dosé · 150 cl · 2009

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153,28 €

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Technical information

Producer	Contratto
Name	Spumante Pas Dosé
Variety	90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay
Vintage	2009
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, produced in the heart of the Piedmontese Langhe, represents the authentic expression of the classic traditional method style. Made mainly with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, this sparkling wine matures for a long time on the lees, giving it refined aromatic complexity and an elegant structure.

The Piemonte designation guarantees deep roots in the territory, where the cool climate and chalky soil help maintain vibrant acidity, essential for establishing perfect balance. The pas dosé choice, meaning no added sugars after disgorgement, enhances the varietal purity and the fresh, mineral expression of this wine.

On the nose, delicate scents of white flowers, bread crust, and a light hint of toasted almond emerge, while on the palate it develops a pleasant sapidity with fine bubbles and long persistence. Ideal as an aperitif or paired with raw fish and delicate dishes, the Special Cuvée Pas Dosé in magnum format best expresses its elegance and longevity over time.

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.