Sparkling

Alta Langa Zero Dosage

By Barberis, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Barberis Alta Langa Zero Dosage

Non-dosed Metodo Classico Alta Langa resting 48 months on the lees, 13% vol. The web shop lists the 2021 vintage as a limited edition, disgorged February 2025.

Tasting notes

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections and a very fine perlage. Notes of yellow flowers, golden apple, white peach, hazelnut, brioche and liquorice. Vibrant and savoury on entry; complex, harmonious and persistent on the finish.

Pairs well with

A food wine for the whole meal. In Piedmont: bagna cauda, gnocchi with Castelmagno, fritto misto alla piemontese. In Italy: ravioli, lasagne, sautéed mushrooms, seared tuna, bollito misto. Worldwide: sushi, ramen, vegetable tempura, roast stuffed turkey.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Nero 80%, Chardonnay 20%
Production area
Terraced vineyards along the road from Cortemilia to Bergolo
Soil
Predominantly sandy with marly veins
Exposure
South
Harvest
Hand-picked, from the second half of August to early September; the best bunches are selected
Vineyard planting
Guyot, 6,000 vines/ha; terraces supported by Langa stone arches
Vinification
Chardonnay macerated on the skins for about 15-20 hours; Pinot Nero whole bunches soft-pressed. Fermentation at controlled temperature, then the best lots are selected for the blend, followed by static clarification, 1-2 rackings and weekly bâtonnages. In spring, on a waxing moon, tirage for the second fermentation. 48 months on the lees, then a further 5-6 months after disgorgement before release. No dosage. Closure: Mytik stopper.
Serving temperature
6-8 °C

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