Alta Langa Blanc de Noirs 'For England' Contratto 2021
The Blanc de Noirs "For England" by Contratto is a sparkling wine Alta Langa Pas Dosé made from Pinot Noir grapes grown at 740 meters above sea level and aged on the lees in the bottle for 48 months. Notes of berries, dried fruit, citrus sensations, hints of balsamic herbs, and light smoky nuances compose an elegant olfactory passport. On the palate, it is creamy, fine, and harmonious, characterized by a refined perlage and extraordinary freshness-sapidity.
The Alta Langa Blanc de Noirs “For England” by Contratto is a Metodo Classico produced with pure Pinot Nero grapes, coming from the Langhe area, which rises towards the mountainous ridges at the border with Liguria. In this wonderful high hill area, Pinot Nero expresses itself with a character of great freshness and aromatic finesse. The white winemaking enhances its natural elegance, while preserving the typical structure and complexity. The long aging on the lees gives the bouquet refined notes of citrus, berries, hints of dried fruit, and balsamic nuances. It is an intense and vibrant Metodo Classico perfect to bring to the table for the entire meal.
The Metodo Classico Alta Langa “For England” is a Blanc de Noirs produced by one of the Piedmontese wineries with the oldest traditions. The history of Contratto dates back to 1867, and it is due to its experimentation that the first bottles of vintage Metodo Classico produced with Moscato Bianco di Canelli were made in 1919. It was precisely in those years that the “For England” line was born, which catered to the taste of the English, who requested dry Champagne, without residual sugar. Today, the Metodo Classico Contratto is produced with grapes from the Bossolasco countryside. Forty hectares of vineyard mainly cultivated with Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, which produce high-quality grapes. Thanks to the excellence of the raw material and the centuries-old Piedmontese tradition in the art of sparkling wine production, the Alta Langa denomination is carving out an increasingly important space in the Italian panorama of Metodo Classico.
catered to the taste of the English, who requested dry Champagne, without residual sugar. Today, the Metodo Classico Contratto is produced with grapes from the Bossolasco countryside. Forty hectares of vineyard mainly cultivated with Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, which produce high-quality grapes. Thanks to the excellence of the raw material and the centuries-old Piedmontese tradition in the art of sparkling wine production, the Alta Langa denomination is carving out an increasingly important space in the Italian panorama of Metodo Classico.golden yellow, with a fine and persistent perlage. The olfactory profile recalls the aromas of small red berry fruits, citrus nuances, hints of dried fruit, and delicately toasted notes. On the palate, it has a good structure, with a incisive and deep sip, which extends with energetic tension towards a fresh and mineral finish. An uncompromising label, for those who love classic and traditional wines.