What is this wine?
Contratto Alta Langa Metodo Classico Pas Dosé Millesimato 2021 is a traditional-method sparkling wine from Piedmont, Italy, crafted by one of the region’s most historic producers. Founded in 1867 in Canelli, Contratto is among Italy’s oldest sparkling wine houses and now part of the Giorgio Rivetti (La Spinetta) family of estates. Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in high-altitude vineyards of the Alta Langa DOCG, this vintage Pas Dosé (“no dosage”) cuvée is fermented in bottle and aged on the lees for about 30 months before disgorgement, highlighting the purity of fruit and terroir.
Why get this wine?
This wine is Italy’s answer to grower Champagne — elegant, complex, and bone-dry. Contratto’s precision and long aging deliver depth and texture while preserving bright Alpine freshness. The 2021 vintage shows remarkable balance and minerality, offering exceptional quality for its price and rivaling many top sparkling wines from Champagne.
What does this wine taste like?
Crisp and refined, with notes of green apple, lemon zest, almond, and brioche. The palate is taut and creamy, finishing long, dry, and mineral with vibrant acidity.
When should you drink this wine?
Drink now through 2028. Serve chilled as an aperitif or pair with seafood, oysters, or delicate cheeses. Ideal for celebrations that call for Champagne-level sophistication without the price tag.
