Sparkling

Alta Langa Brut

By Barberis, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Barberis Alta Langa Brut

Metodo Classico Alta Langa from vineyards between Cortemilia and Bergolo at about 600 m. The web page lists the 2021 vintage, disgorged in winter 2025, at 13% vol.; the tech sheet gives 13.5%.

Tasting notes

Bright straw yellow with a very fine perlage. Delicate notes of white flowers, golden apple, hazelnut and pastry cream. Elegant and fresh on the palate, with a balanced, persistent finish.

Pairs well with

Perfect as an aperitif, but also good throughout a meal. In Piedmont: Roccaverano DOP, vitello tonnato, tajarin with white truffle. In Italy: carbonara, pizza margherita, risotto, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. Worldwide: oysters, smoked salmon, shellfish and seafood.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Nero 80%, Chardonnay 20%
Production area
Between Cortemilia and Bergolo, about 600 m above sea level
Soil
Predominantly sandy with marly veins
Exposure
South
Harvest
Hand-picked, from the second half of August to early September
Vineyard planting
Guyot, 6,000 vines/ha; vineyards on terraces held up by dry-stone walls
Vinification
Chardonnay macerated on the skins for 15-20 hours in a pneumatic press; Pinot Nero whole bunches soft-pressed. Fermentation at controlled temperature, then blending, static clarification, 1-2 rackings and weekly bâtonnages. In spring, on a waxing moon, tirage with selected yeasts for the second fermentation. 30-36 months on the lees before disgorgement, then a further 2-3 months before release. Closure: Mytik stopper.
Serving temperature
6-8 °C

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