Contratto Cuvée Novecento 2013 Sparkling Wine, case of 6 x 75 cl / 12.5%, Italy

Contratto Spumante Cuvée Novecento 2013 Sparkling Wine – A wonderfully golden-yellow, exceptionally harmonious and highly sparkling spumante with intense aromas of biscuit and toast, apple, quince and some exotic notes of banana, plus a hint of citrus fruit. On the palate, it is beautifully fresh, soft and full-bodied, with a long finish.

At a glance

• Grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
• Region: PIEMONTE
• Vintage: 2013
• Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
• Serving temperature: 8–10°C
• Closure: Cork
• Awards: 94 Robert Parker points

About Contratto

Contratto can look back on a rich and eventful history spanning 150 years. The winery specialises in the Metodo Classico, and for good reason. In the 1920s and 30s, Contratto was already producing fine wines for the Vatican and royal households. Indeed, Contratto wines were exported to and enjoyed in even the most remote corners of the British Empire. Since 2011, Contratto has been owned by the Rivetti family – a highly committed and experienced winemaking family, which also owns the top winery «La Spinetta». Thanks to its innovative and tireless efforts, Contratto has remained a popular and successful brand.

The region

Piedmont in north-western Italy («at the foot of the mountains») lies along the southern foothills of the Alps. The climate is challenging: here, apart from the area around the Po Valley, it is considerably cooler than in the rest of Italy. Short, dry summers give way to foggy autumns and very cold winters. Piedmont’s winegrowers have risen successfully to this challenge: alongside Tuscany, Piedmont produces more of Italy’s top wines than any other region, with unmistakably full-bodied, complex aromas shaped by these distinctive climatic conditions. The red grape variety Barbera predominates, followed by Dolcetto and Nebbiolo, which is used to make the famous Barolo. The vines grow at elevations of 150 to 400 m above sea level in a variety of soils, from clay-rich soils that produce a complex bouquet to limestone-rich sandy soils that lend the wine a robust structure.

Case of 6 bottles, 75 cl each. Delivery throughout Switzerland within a few working days. Sale to persons aged 18 and over.