Contratto Alta Langa ‘Millsimato’ 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case Dark fruit nose

Dark fruit nose

Tightly framed palate with bright acidity and defined with plump cherries and blackcurrants

As the fruit presses down more sweet juice joins the ferment

An amazingly challenging yet rewarding vintage has been produced from the 2021 vintage

Contratto Alta Langa ‘Millsimato’ 2017 Size::6 Bottle Case Dark fruit noseMade from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay grapes. After destemming, the grapes are crushed without any pressure to obtain free run must, the most precious part of the juice. The first fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by almost nine months ageing in tank. The second fermentation is followed by almost 42 months ageing on lees. Riddling is done by hand, with zero dosage at disgorgement. The aromas are