Contero, Brachetto d'Acqui

The Contero vineyards are situated in a perfect amphitheatre in the commune of Strevi, the heart of one of the best zones for Brachetto in Piemonte, at an altitude of 250-300 metres above sea level. The vines are superbly tended and produce fruit of stunning quality. They are located on steep hills with tufaceous-marl soils, which contain layers of fertile clay. The vines are 30 years old and Guyot trained. They are planted at a density of 4,800 vines per hectare.

After three challenging years—marked by excessive dryness in 2022 and 2023 and heavy rainfall in 2024—the 2025 season finally brought the balanced conditions growers hope for, with a cool spring, a warm, steady summer and well-timed rainfall to support even maturation. Aromatic varieties such as Moscato and Brachetto progressed quickly, prompting an early start to harvest on 19 August to preserve their delicate aromas.

The grapes underwent a one-day cold maceration at 8°C before being gently pressed and fermented at low temperatures to maximise aromatic freshness. The must was filtered several times during fermentation, and the wine was drawn off at 5.5% alcohol, then stabilised and bottled under pressure to preserve its delicate natural sparkle.