Contratto is owned and made by Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta. A powerhouse sparkling wine with history that dates back to 1867, Contratto has been requested by the Vatican as well as the Royal Houses of Europe. The nose dominates with aromas of fresh bread crust and green apple, the palate amazes with minerality, crispness and aromas of citrus ... Read More »

Contratto is owned and made by Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta. A powerhouse sparkling wine with history that dates back to 1867, Contratto has been requested by the Vatican as well as the Royal Houses of Europe. The nose dominates with aromas of fresh bread crust and green apple, the palate amazes with minerality, crispness and aromas of citrus fruit. A creamy mouth-feel with a hint of salinity in the mid-palate, this delicious sparkling wine is perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to a wide variety of meals. No dosage (no sugar), this is a dry blend of 80% Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Piedmont

In northern Italy, Piedmont is home to a number of grape varietals.  Among them is the "noble grape" Nebbiolo.  Grown in several sub-regions, the most popular Nebbiolos hail from Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe, Gattinara and ... Read More »

Piedmont

In northern Italy, Piedmont is home to a number of grape varietals.  Among them is the "noble grape" Nebbiolo.  Grown in several sub-regions, the most popular Nebbiolos hail from Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe, Gattinara and Nebbiolo d'Alba.    

Barolos and Barbarescos boast delicious notes of cherry, rose petal and spice and thus often called the Burgundies of Italy.  Ageworthy, these wines typically have well balanced structure that allows them to evolve for decades.  Between them, Barolos are often characterized as king and Barbaresco as queen, with the latter often displaying a bit softer and more femanine interpreation of the grape - but ageworthy just the same. 

In addition to Nebbiolo, Piedmont is known for more fruit forward varietals, such Barbera and Dolcetto, which display dark berry and plum flavors.  And, though predominently known for red wine, Piedmont is home to delicious whites such as Gavi (Cortese), Arneis and Chardonnay.