# Alta Langa Brut (Barberis)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa DOCG by [Barberis](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/barberis.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/alta-langa-docg-brut).

- **Producer:** Barberis
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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.