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SparklingOltrepò PaveseDOC

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by Contratto · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationOltrepò PaveseDOC
TypeSparkling
GrapesPinot Nero, Chardonnay
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at6–8 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
ContrattoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from vineyards in Oltrepò Pavese with vines aged between 40 and 50 years.

Grapes

The blend comprises 80% Pinot Nero and 20% Chardonnay.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested during the last week of August.

Ageing

The wine rests for four years in Contratto’s underground cellars at a constant 13 °C. Carved into a limestone and tuff hill at a depth of 32 metres, the cellars maintain natural humidity throughout the year.

Tasting profile

Refined in style.

Label / history

Approximately 20,000 bottles are produced each year.