Barbaresco Contratto 1976
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Barbaresco Contratto 1976
This 1976 Barbaresco is a classic red wine crafted entirely from the Nebbiolo grape, originating from the prestigious Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Piedmont, which translates to "at the foot of the mountain," is surrounded by the Alps and is globally recognized for its profound focus on terroir. The wine comes from the Barbaresco area, located in the Langhe hills east of Alba, encompassing the villages of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso, and San Rocco Seno d’Elvio. The steep hills of Langhe are often blanketed in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes during their ripening process. The 1976 vintage was characterized as a warm year with ripe fruit, earning a score of 85 points.
Nebbiolo is an Italian top-tier grape renowned for producing wines with great structure, predominantly cultivated in the Barolo and Barbaresco zones. This specific wine holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) classification, ensuring it was produced according to strict regional standards. As noted on the label, it was bottled directly in the production zone. The region itself is a gastronomic center, famous for Alba white truffles, hazelnuts, and rich, simmered dishes that traditionally accompany the local red wines.
The wine is produced by Contratto, a historic estate founded in 1867 by Giuseppe Contratto in Canelli. While Contratto is celebrated as Italy's oldest producer of bottle-fermented sparkling wines—having launched the country's first vintage sparkling wine in 1919—the house also crafts still Piedmont wines. Historically, Contratto served as the official supplier to both the Vatican and the Italian Royal House of Savoy. The estate is famous for its underground 'Wine Cathedral,' a complex of cellars carved into tuff rock that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. After a period of ownership by the Bocchino family, the estate was acquired in 2011 by Giorgio Rivetti, continuing its legacy in Italian wine history. The bottle bears the traditional seal motto "Ex Vite Vita."
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded as this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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