# Valsellera Pas Dosè (Francone)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa DOCG by [Francone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francone.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francone-alta-langa-docg-pas-dose-valsellera).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG
- **Grape:** Chardonnay
- **Production area:** Municipalities of Loazzolo and Bubbio; marly soils rich in sand and clay
- **Soil:** Marly soils rich in sand and clay
- **Harvest:** Late August
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest. Soft pressing of whole grapes, clarification, low-temperature fermentation. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels for about 7 months. Second fermentation in bottle and about 30 months on the lees.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Alta Langa Blanc de Blancs, dedicated to Giovanni Battista Francone, who studied the classic method in France. Drinking age 6 to 48 months after disgorging.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant golden yellow with a fine, persistent perlage; bread crust, butter, fresh fruit and ripe citrus; creamy and persistent on the palate with the right acidity.