Sparkling
Alta Langa Brut
By Cuvage, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy
Brut Alta Langa DOCG from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, at least 36 months on the lees. Made in 0.75, 1.5, 3 and 6 L.
Tasting notes
Straw yellow with golden highlights, fine persistent perlage. Bread crust on the nose that turns finer and floral, with a flinty mineral finish.
Pairs well with
Raw meats, tempura, seafood, white truffle, aged cheeses and intensely flavoured vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Technical details
- Style
- Sparkling
- Denomination
- Alta Langa DOCG
- Grape
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Production area
- About 6 hectares of supply vineyards along the hill ridge from Strevi to Castino, up to 450 m above sea level
- Soil
- Mix of grey-white marls with a strong calcareous component
- Vinification
- Soft pressing of whole bunches, cold static settling, fermentation near 15°C. Seven months in steel on the lees, no malolactic fermentation. Tirage usually in April, at least 36 months on the lees, disgorged à la glace; at least 6 months in bottle recommended. Dosage 3 to 6 g/L, 12% vol.
- Serving temperature
- 7-8°C
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