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Manage Subscriptions2010 Giuseppe Contratto For England Blanc de Noirs Pas Dosé
Pinot Noir
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Alta Langa
Community Tasting Notes 3
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Gian wrote: 86 points
September 18, 2015 - Giallo carico , mela , crosta di pane , in bocca pieno corpo , bolla fine , persistente
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forceberry wrote: 91 points
April 24, 2015 - A blanc de noirs style sparkler with grapes sourced from Oltrepó Pavese. Annual production 15,000 bottles.
Golden yellow color. Rich, complex and expressive nose with autolysis-driven aromas of toasted bread, brioche, dark cherry, earthy Pinot Noir spice, some nougat, a little butterscotch and a hint of peach. Rich and juicy medium-bodied palate with bone-dry, balanced flavors of roasted nuts, ripe citrus fruits, sweet red apple, some honey, a little nougat, a hint of black raspberry and a touch of bready autolysis. High acidity and brisk, persistent mousse. Crisp, long and complex finish with mineral-driven flavors, toasty autolysis, ripe cherry flavors, some notes of sweet vanilla pastry and a hint of ripe citrus fruit.
A wonderful Metodo Classico with some real seriousness. Exhibits lovely balance between bright structure and supple, autolytic palate. Definitely a challenger for high-quality Champagnes at a noticeably lower price. I am very positively surprised by this one and I can imagine it will develop nicely over short-to-medium term in the cellar. -
Rezy13 wrote:
March 27, 2015 - Contratto / La Spinetta Visit (Canelli, Italy): Tart green and red apple, some rose, yeast, larger and fuller nose; larger on the palate though it maintains nice freshness; needs some richer food to pair with (grilled).
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer Giuseppe Contratto
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation For England Blanc de Noirs Pas Dosé
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Alta Langa
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- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 10 (30%)
- Consumed 23 (70%)
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- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationAlta Langa
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