Sparkling

Alta Langa

By Cerrino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Cerrino Alta Langa

A Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, at least 30 months on the lees.

Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with fine, persistent perlage. Light notes of bread crust with vegetal hints. Fine, delicate and intense, with well-balanced acidity and an important structure from the high share of Pinot Nero.

Pairs well with

Aperitif, starters and first courses.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
Soil
Light, medium fertility, best on south and south-east exposures
Exposure
south, south-east
Vineyard planting
Guyot-pruned classic rows; rootstocks chosen by soil type, with several clones for a broader bouquet; altitude 450-500 m
Vinification
Fermentation in steel, second fermentation by the Metodo Classico, then at least 30 months ageing in bottle on its own yeasts. Residual sugar about 2 g/l. Formats 0.75 L and 1.5 L.
Serving temperature
5-8°C

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