Contratto – Aperitif
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Italy
Piedmont
Wine
Sparkling
The Facts
UPCs (1L) - 8 016441 091004
Origins Italy > Piedmont > Piemonte
Appellation Piemonte
Varietal Barbera
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Tasting Notes Wildflower honey on the nose followed by bitter & sweet orange, tangerine, rhubarb, sage, cloves, mint, and juniper on the palate. High acidity and medium bitterness.
Pairings Use in gin fizzes and Negronis
Sustainability Vegan, Green Practicing
The Story
A small production Aperol alternative colored and sweetened with carrots instead of food dyes. The flavors are extremely similar to Aperol but there is less of a confected sweetness quality. Perfect for a spritz!
About Contratto
Producer Story
Contratto was founded in 1867 by Giuseppe Contratto and the winery is known as the oldest producer of sparkling wine in Italy. In fact, the ""Metodo Classico"" 1919 Contratto Extra Brut was the first vintage sparkling wine ever made in the country.The winery has a long, distinguished history. At the turn of the 20th century, its wines were leaving Canelli for destinations all over the world (predominantly to royal houses), and Contratto was the personal supplier to the Vatican as well as to the Italian Royal Family. Awards and medals from international exhibitions and contests of the time emphasize why the name of Contratto has long been synonymous with prestige and quality in the world of sparkling wine.
Producer Story
Contratto was founded in 1867 by Giuseppe Contratto and the winery is known as the oldest producer of sparkling wine in Italy. In fact, the ""Metodo Classico"" 1919 Contratto Extra Brut was the first vintage sparkling wine ever made in the country.The winery has a long, distinguished history. At the turn of the 20th century, its wines were leaving Canelli for destinations all over the world (predominantly to royal houses), and Contratto was the personal supplier to the Vatican as well as to the Italian Royal Family. Awards and medals from international exhibitions and contests of the time emphasize why the name of Contratto has long been synonymous with prestige and quality in the world of sparkling wine.
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