giuseppe contratto s.r.l.

Name

giuseppe contratto s.r.l.

Legal name

Giuseppe Contratto S.R.L.

Website

https://contratto.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sparkling Wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wineries (31213), Grape Vineyards (111332), Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ)

Keywords

• Metodo classico sparkling wines
• Alta langa docg production
• Vermouth and liqueurs
• Organic viticulture piedmont
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Canelli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Metodo Classico Sparkling Wines: Contratto produces premium Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines using the traditional method (Metodo Classico), including vintage-specific wines aged on lees for extended periods. Includes products like Millesimato, Bacco d'Oro, For England, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Novecento, Riserva Special Cuvée, and De Miranda.
2. Vermouth and Liqueurs: Production of vermouths (Bianco and Rosso), Americano Rosso, Fernet, Aperitif, and Bitter using traditional recipes dating back to 1920 with botanical extraction methods.
3. Wine Tourism: Direct cellar visits and tours of the UNESCO World Heritage Wine Cathedral generate revenue through bookings and direct wine purchases during visits.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Giuseppe Contratto S.r.l. is an Italian winery and distillery that produces premium Metodo Classico sparkling wines under the Alta Langa DOCG designation from organically farmed Pinot Nero and Chardonnay vineyards in Bossolasco, Piedmont. The company also produces a line of traditional vermouths and botanical liqueurs using historic recipes dating to 1920, with all sparkling wines aged a minimum of 30 months on lees and bottled via manual remuage in the UNESCO-listed Wine Cathedral cellars in Canelli.

Product overview

Giuseppe Contratto S.R.L. is an Italian winery producing two distinct product lines: Metodo Classico sparkling wines (Champagne-method wines) and Vermouth and liqueurs. The Metodo Classico portfolio comprises 11 sparkling wines including Millesimato, Bacco d'Oro, For England Blanc de Noirs, For England Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Novecento, Cuvée Novecento Rosé, Riserva Special Cuvée, Special Cuvée, and two De Miranda Asti Spumante variants (Metodo Classico and Charmat). The Vermouth and liqueurs line includes six products: Vermouth Bianco, Vermouth Rosso, Americano Rosso, Fernet, Aperitif, and Bitter. The company grows its own grapes in organic vineyards in Bossolasco (Alta Langa) and produces its sparkling wines entirely through manual riddling, with aging ranging from 30 to over 100 months on lees. Vermouth and liqueurs are produced using cold extraction methods with botanical maceration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Millesimato Alta Langa Docg Pas Dosé Alta Langa DOCG vintage sparkling wine made from 80% Pinot Nero and 20% Chardonnay. Aged at least 30 months on lees with manual riddling; average annual production of approximately 80,000 bottles.
• Bacco d'Oro Alta Langa Docg Brut Historical dosed Brut sparkling wine from Contratto, the only sparkling wine in the portfolio with dosage. Made from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, aged at least 30 months on lees; average production of 5,000 bottles.
• For England Blanc de Noirs Alta Langa Docg Pas Dosé 100% Pinot Nero sparkling wine originally created for the British market in the 1920s. Aged at least 36 months on lees with manual riddling; average production of 15,000 bottles.
• For England Rosé Alta Langa Docg Pas Dosé Salmon-pink Pinot Nero rosé sparkling wine produced with brief skin contact, originally created for the British market. Aged at least 36 months on lees with manual riddling.
• Blanc de Blancs Alta Langa Docg Pas Dosé 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine sourced from Bossolasco vineyards, aged approximately 36 months on lees; average production of 13,000 bottles.
• Cuvée Novecento Pas Dosé Metodo Classico Prestigious cuvée named after the 1986 Brut Riserva Novecento released for the 120th anniversary. Blended from 70% Pinot Nero and 30% Chardonnay, aged approximately 100 months on lees; average production of 20,000 bottles.
• Cuvée Novecento Rosé Brut Metodo Classico Rosé expression of the Cuvée Novecento made from Pinot Nero with brief skin contact. Aged approximately 70 months on lees; average production of 7,000 bottles.
• Riserva Special Cuvée Pas Dosé Alta Langa Docg Riserva Alta Langa DOCG Riserva made from 90% Pinot Nero and 10% Chardonnay, with the Chardonnay rested in used French oak barrels. Aged over 90 months on lees.
• Special Cuvée Pas Dosé Metodo Classico Reserve cuvée from selected Pinot Nero and Chardonnay grapes; the Chardonnay rests in used French oak barrels. Aged at least 80 months on lees; average production of 5,000 bottles.
• De Miranda Asti Spumante Docg Metodo Classico Asti Spumante produced in the classic method from 100% Moscato, originally created by the Bocchino family to honor Miranda Bocchino. Aged at least 40 months on lees; average production of 2,000 bottles.
• De Miranda Asti Spumante Docg Traditional Asti Spumante made from 100% Moscato using the Charmat method (autoclave fermentation), aged approximately 30 months on lees; average production of 4,000 bottles.
• Vermouth Bianco White vermouth made from Cortese white wine with 50 botanical extracts (22 secret) including hawthorn, coriander, chamomile, and cinnamon. Produced via cold extraction over 20 days and aged 40 days in steel tanks.
• Vermouth Rosso Red vermouth made from Cortese white wine with 31 botanical extracts (8 secret) and natural caramel for color. Produced via cold extraction over 20 days and aged 40 days in steel tanks.
• Americano Rosso Red bitter-spirit made from Cortese white wine with 25 botanical extracts (14 secret) including aloe, juniper, sage, and bitter orange. Produced via cold extraction over 20 days and aged 40 days in steel tanks.
• Fernet Fernet-style spirit produced with 33 botanical extracts (18 secret) including aloe, licorice, saffron, and milk thistle. Produced via cold extraction over 35 days and aged 40 days in steel tanks.
• Aperitif Aperitif spirit made with 28 botanical extracts (10 secret) including aloe, wormwood, cinchona, and citrus. Produced via cold extraction following the traditional Piedmontese method over 35 days and aged 40 days in steel tanks.
• Bitter Bitter spirit made with 24 botanical extracts (9 secret) including aloe, gentian, elecampane, and juniper. Produced via cold extraction over 35 days and aged 40 days in steel tanks.

Quantifiable outcome

• UNESCO World Heritage Site designation (2014)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Consorzio Alta LangacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContratto is a member of the Consorzio Alta Langa, the official consortium for the Alta Langa DOCG designation. The winery joined around 2011 when the Rivetti family acquired vineyards in Bossolasco, and has since become a reference point for the entire denomination. The partnership involves adherence to Alta Langa production regulations and collective marketing of the denomination.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ca' del Bosco: Italy's leading Franciacorta producer, also focused on traditional-method sparkling wines (Metodo Classico). Directly comparable in product category, premium positioning, and reliance on Italian terroir-driven prestige versus Champagne.
• La Spinetta: Renowned Piedmontese winery owned by the same Rivetti family that acquired Contratto in 2011. Operates as a sister brand in the same portfolio, sharing distribution expertise, vineyard management practices, and premium Italian positioning.
• Coppo: Piedmont-based winery producing Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines alongside traditional Piemontese wines. Direct peer in Alta Langa category with shared territory, DOCG membership, and premium positioning.
• Bellavista: Premium Franciacorta producer owned by Terra Moretti. Competes directly with Contratto for the high-end Italian sparkling wine consumer, with similar extended-lees aging methods and prestige positioning.
• Maso Martis: Premium artisanal Trento DOC traditional-method sparkling producer. Comparable as a smaller, quality-focused Italian Metodo Classico house with long lees aging and similar export focus.
• Pittatore: Alta Langa DOCG specialist producer of traditional-method sparkling wines from estate vineyards. Closest geographic and appellation peer to Contratto within the Alta Langa DOCG.
• Ferrari Trento: Italy's leading Trento DOC traditional-method sparkling wine producer. Direct competitor in the same 'Italian Metodo Classico' category, with comparable premium positioning and distribution through fine wine and HORECA channels.
• Enrico Serafino: Historic Alta Langa DOCG producer based in Piedmont, producing traditional-method sparkling wines from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay. Direct category peer with overlapping heritage and growing international presence.
• Berlucchi: Pioneering Franciacorta producer and one of the architects of the category. Comparable as a tradition-driven, heritage-focused Italian traditional-method sparkling house competing for similar fine-dining and collector customers.

Emerging players

• Nino Franco: Premium Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore producer with strong DOCG focus. Comparable as a family-owned, terroir-driven Italian sparkling wine house targeting fine-dining and international markets, though producing Prosecco rather than Metodo Classico.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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