# Alta Langa Brut Cuvée n° 1 (Paolo Berutti)

> Sparkling, Alta Langa DOCG by [Paolo Berutti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/paolo-berutti.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/paolo-berutti-alta-langa-brut-cuvee-n-1).

- **Producer:** Paolo Berutti
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Alta Langa DOCG
- **Grape:** Pinot Nero 100%
- **Production area:** High hills of the Langa
- **Soil:** Siliceous-calcareous
- **Exposure:** South-west and west
- **Harvest:** Mid to late August
- **Vineyard planting:** Classic Guyot, trellised; 4,500 vines per hectare; 300 m a.s.l.
- **Vinification:** Grapes are picked by hand into perforated crates, selected in the vineyard and fed straight into the pneumatic press. The juice settles clear within hours. Part of the must is naturally concentrated and kept as the only source of sugar for the bottle refermentation, replacing sucrose. Slow fermentation in stainless steel, with a small part in French and American oak tonneaux. Then 36 months on the lees in underground galleries at a constant 12°C. About 1,000 bottles of 0.75 L.
- **Serving temperature:** 6°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Alta Langa DOCG from 100% Pinot Nero with 36 months on the lees. The bottle refermentation uses concentrated grape must instead of sucrose; about 1,000 bottles.

## Tasting notes

Pale gold with a fine, persistent perlage. Complex nose of bread crust, honey and dried fruit. Creamy, savoury and structured on the palate, with a balance of freshness and softness.

## Food pairings

Suited to any moment of the day and an excellent aperitif. Good with any fish and shellfish dish, black cuttlefish ink risotto, or a savoury fondue topped with Alba white truffle.