{"product_id":"contratto-americano-rosso-100cl","title":"Contratto Americano Rosso - 100CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere the Belbo river winds its way through the Piedmont region of northern Italy, halfway between Turin and Genoa is the beautiful old town of Canelli. It’s serious wine country here and Canelli is at the beating heart of it. But it’s what lies underneath the town streets that concerns us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1867 Giuseppe Contratto founded his business and began construction of a wine cathedral 38 metres down. Expanded many times and finished in the early 20th century, the cathedral is an atmospheric, subterranean labyrinth holding 1.5 million bottles of wine at a naturally cool temperature of 12-13 degrees, the perfect conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cathedral became a UNESCO world heritage site in 2014 and it’s from here that Contratto’s fantastic drinks begin their journey to you.  Visitors are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContratto Americano Rosso is a rich, bittersweet red aperitif bottled at 16.5% ABV in a 75 cl bottle. Based on a heritage recipe, it blends a Cortese wine base with Italian brandy, sugar, and an infusion of 25 natural botanicals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Nose: Intense aromas of aloe, juniper, sage, angelica, and bitter orange peel.\u003cbr\u003e•    Palate: A vibrant mix of ginger, mint, hibiscus, rhubarb, and liquorice.\u003cbr\u003e•    Finish: A well-balanced, bittersweet profile with a lingering, refreshing snap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate History and Distilling Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1867 in Canelli, Italy, the historic house produced luxury sparklers and fortified wines served by the Vatican and European royalty. Production begins with crushing dried botanicals in a hammer mill. Powders undergo a 20-day cold maceration using a hydro-alcoholic solution with regular pump-overs. This extracted essence is blended with wine, alcohol, and sugar, then rested in steel tanks for 40 days before filtering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Chilled Neat: Pour very cold over ice with a twist of lemon peel.\u003cbr\u003e•    Americano Cocktail: Mix equal parts with a premium bitter liqueur and splash with soda water over large ice cubes.\u003cbr\u003e•    Spritz: Combine with Prosecco and soda over ice, garnished with an orange slice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Pair with aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or sharp pecorino.\u003cbr\u003e•    Serve alongside cured meats, green olives, and toasted artisanal nuts.\u003cbr\u003e•    Match with light fruit tarts or bittersweet dark chocolate pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amathus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55067564179799,"sku":null,"price":41.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5529\/9927\/files\/Rosso1.jpg?v=1789743200","url":"https:\/\/artifexdrinks.com\/products\/contratto-americano-rosso-100cl","provider":"Artifex Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}