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What: From a pure processing of Pinot Noir grapes
Why: For its fine, enveloping perlage
Perfect with: Spaghetti with clams or mixed fried fish
What: From a pure processing of Pinot Noir grapes
Why: For its fine, enveloping perlage
Perfect with: Spaghetti with clams or mixed fried fish
Contratto's For England is a sparkling wine with a long history. It was produced for the first time in 1920 with the precise task of delighting the palate of English consumers, who were used to drier wines than those produced in Italy at the time. This Rosé, in particular, comes from a pure processing of Pinot Noir grapes from the company's vineyards in Bossolasco. After destemming, the grapes pass through the press without being crushed and, from the simple draining of the berries, the first-pressing must is obtained. This remains in contact with the skins for about an hour and a half, enriching its colour and complexity. This is followed by a first fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and a second in the bottle. Overall, the wine remains in contact with its yeasts for at least 42 months. After disgorging, the bottles are refilled with wine only, with no added sugar. The result is a beautiful sparkling wine with a pink onion skin colour and a fine, enveloping perlage. On the nose, floral and nectarine notes stand out. In the mouth it is above all fresh and well persistent, with hints of lime and apple. Intense and generous, it goes well with spaghetti with clams or a delicious mixed fried fish.
Giuseppe Contratto founded his winery in 1867, vinifying Moscato grapes from the Monferrato area and producing one of the first Italian sparkling wines re-fermented in the bottle. Also in those years, the Contratto family began the construction of the historic winery, which was completed at the beginning of the twentieth century. From one result to the next, and from one market to the next, the Contratto winery has now passed the 120-year mark. In the meantime, the Contratto family was succeeded by the Bocchino family, already owners of the distillery of the same name, who invested in the relaunch of the company and began an important collaboration with Giorgio Rivetti, who had always been a great lover of Champagne. In 2011, the Rivetti family acquired the winery, giving new impetus to the production of quality sparkling wines and officially joining the Consorzio Alta Langa, becoming a point of reference for the entire denomination. In 2014, the historic Wine Cathedral of Contratto was officially declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evocative place, rich in history, is still the scene of the long bottle-ageing of classic method sparkling wines.
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