{"product_id":"contratto-alta-langa-riserva-special-cuvee-pas-dose-2015","title":"Contratto Alta Langa Riserva Special Cuvee Pas Dose 2015","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContratto's Alta Langa is a sparkling wine of great structure produced in Piedmont. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. Offered in a zero dosage version, it reveals a fresh and complex character. Visually, it displays a straw yellow colour with slight coppery highlights, enhanced by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and creamy perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e with long-lasting persistence. The aromatic profile releases clear citrus and herbal notes, which precede a sip marked by a pronounced mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards that give rise to this wine are located in the municipality of Bossolasco, in the province of Cuneo, at the heart of Alta Langa. The vines grow between 700 and 780 metres above sea level, with optimal exposures to the south, south-east and south-west. This microclimate encourages \u003cstrong\u003eslow ripening of the grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving a vibrant aromatic freshness. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in calcium carbonate, silt and sand, impart the wine with a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral and savoury drive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter destemming, a gentle pressing is used to extract only the free-run must. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature; the Pinot Noir remains there for nine months, while \u003cstrong\u003ethe Chardonnay rests in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for seven months. The prise de mousse follows the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e protocol, with ageing on the lees for at least ninety months and the traditional \u003cstrong\u003emanual remuage\u003c\/strong\u003e. This long maturation integrates hints of thyme, orange blossom and dried apricot with elegant notes of petit fours and toasted hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Piedmont by the historic winery \u003cstrong\u003eContratto\u003c\/strong\u003e, active since 1867, the 2015 vintage represents the maison’s first prestigious Riserva. This rare excellence of \u003cstrong\u003eAlta Langa DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e originates in Bossolasco and matures for at least 90 months on the lees, being refined through traditional manual remuage. As a \u003cstrong\u003ePas Dosé\u003c\/strong\u003e, it expresses the authentic elegance of the grapes without any added dosage. Awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda, this sparkling wine combines mastery and complexity, offering an unforgettable tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Contratto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44515705585835,"sku":"51820","price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/contratto-alta-langa-riserva-special-cuvee-pas-dose-2015_51820_1_c63e73af-acd5-4dae-922a-3f1ee153a07b.webp?v=1773735147","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/contratto-alta-langa-riserva-special-cuvee-pas-dose-2015","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}