Sparkling

Alta Langa Rosé Riserva

By San Biagio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

San Biagio Alta Langa Rosé Riserva

Pure Pinot Noir Metodo Classico rosé, Zero Dosage, over 48 months on the lees, from vines at 500-550 m in San Donato di Mango.

Tasting notes

Bright rosé with onion skin nuances and fine perlage. Strawberry, blueberry, linden blossom, currant, citrus, bread crust, fresh hay and undergrowth. Complex, balanced palate with white flowers and a long savoury mineral finish.

Pairs well with

Aperitif, ham and salmon, shellfish and seafood, structured starters, soups, white meats, cheeses, pastries.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Noir 100%
Production area
San Donato di Mango
Soil
Calcareous-clayey soil with silt and rocky stratification
Exposure
East-South-West
Vineyard planting
Vines 20-25 years old; altitude 500-550 m
Vinification
Whole grapes with 4 hours of maceration, soft pressing, fermentation about a month at 14 °C, 2 months on fine lees. Second fermentation in bottle (Classic Method) in spring after harvest; over 48 months on the lees; disgorged as Zero Dosage.
Serving temperature
4-6 °C; ageing potential 10-15 years

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