# Alta Langa (Cerrino)

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

- **Producer:** Cerrino
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Aperitif, starters and first courses.