{"product_id":"barolo-giuseppe-contratto-1970","title":"Barolo Contratto 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1970 Barolo Contratto is a red wine crafted entirely from the Nebbiolo grape, originating from the prestigious Barolo area in northwestern Italy. Situated in the Langhe hills southwest of Alba, Barolo is a cornerstone of the Piedmont region, an area whose name translates to \"at the foot of the mountain.\" Piedmont is globally recognized for its dramatic, steep hills that are frequently enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, a natural phenomenon that protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. The 1970 vintage in this area achieved a score of 85 points and is described as mature and classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNebbiolo is an Italian top grape renowned for producing elegant wines with great structure, and it is deeply tied to the Barolo and Barbaresco areas within Piedmont. This specific wine holds the Denominazione di Origine Controllata classification and was bottled in the zone of production. It is presented in a 0.72-liter format with an alcohol content of 13.5 percent. The bottle also features the traditional seal text \"Ex Vite Vita.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine was produced by Giuseppe Contratto, a historic estate founded in 1867 in Canelli, located in the heart of the Asti zone. Contratto holds the distinction of being Italy's oldest producer of bottle-fermented sparkling wines and launched the country's first vintage sparkling wine in 1919. The estate is famous for its underground 'Wine Cathedral,' a complex of cellars carved into the tuff rock that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. Historically, Contratto served as the official supplier to both the Vatican and the Italian royal house of Savoy. After being sold to the Bocchino family in 1993, the estate was acquired in 2011 by Giorgio Rivetti, under whose leadership it continues to produce both sparkling and still Piedmont wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contratto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57370756809030,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1176_eb3e9e36-557c-44d9-acfd-5678ea185e59.jpg?v=1789473959","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/barolo-giuseppe-contratto-1970","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}