Spumante Metodo Classico Pas Dosè 'Cuvée Novecento' Contratto 2013
The "Novecento" is the century in which Contratto conquers the markets and is also the most precious jewel produced by the winery. It is a Classic Method Sparkling Wine Pas Dosè aged for 7 years on the lees, that reveals an elegant, decisive and majestic structure, of unexpected and incredible freshness and minerality, wrapped in a persuasive bouquet of dried fruit, honey, balsamic herbs, peel of citrus fruits and bread crust
The Classic Method Sparkling Wine Pas Dosè “Cuvée Novecento” by Contratto is the latest great result of a love story between a territory like Alta Langa and a production philosophy like that of sparkling wine. Inside the winery, recently recognized as UNESCO heritage, the slow formation of that body and flavor that makes “Cuvée Novecento” a wine not to be missed in one’s collection is awaited.
The “Cuvée Novecento” Pas Dosè Classic Method Sparkling Wine by Contratto is born from the union of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes, with quantities of 70% and 30% respectively. Located in Loazzolo, the vineyards, about 30 years old, enjoy the unique characteristics of this territory and take root in sandy and limestone soils at an altitude of about 550 meters. Once the meticulous harvest is completed, the work moves to the winery where the first fermentation using indigenous yeasts is awaited, followed by the second fermentation in the bottle as required by the Classic Method.Then it undergoes a long aging of 7 years that will contribute to giving the tenacious structure that, once tasted, will be hard to forget.
The Pas Dosè Classic Method Sparkling Wine “Cuvée Novecento” by Contratto, once poured into the glass, declares itself to the eyes with a regal golden yellow and a very fine bubble but with eternal persistence. The aromas that enchant the nose are the classics of the Classic Method, here brought to levels of moving finesse. Honey, bread crust, and date perfectly intertwine with the delicacy of notes of dried flowers supported by the fresh strength of citrus peel. On the palate, one is struck by the continuum of flavors with which the nose had just been refreshed. With a regal breadth, the sip seems never to want to leave our taste buds, thanks to the minerality and freshness that have patiently refined and merged over 7 long years. A Sparkling Wine that cannot fail to spark the curiosity of those who love wines with complex aromatic richness, urging us to uncork the bottle also thanks to the inviting gazeof the woman on the label.