Description
Limestone-rich hillsides above 600 meters in Alta Langa provide the framework for the 2018 Contratto Spumanti Metodo Classico Blanc de Blancs, Piedmont, Italy, continuing an estate history of traditional-method sparkling production dating to the late nineteenth century and shaped by a sustained emphasis on cellar precision. Chardonnay is sourced from elevated parcels where persistent mountain airflow slows ripening and supports firm structural development. Vineyard work centers on balanced canopies, controlled yields, and preservation of soil life on slopes that require careful cultivation. Primary fermentation is carried out in stainless steel, followed by tirage and extended lees aging in the estate cellars in line with established regional practice. Within the Contratto range, this Blanc de Blancs functions as a central reference point, informing decisions around base-wine selection, tirage timing, and lees management across the broader Metodo Classico program.