Sparkling

Alta Langa

By Tenute RaDe, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Tenute RaDe Alta Langa

The estate's classic method Alta Langa, a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend aged at least 33 months on its lees before riddling and disgorgement.

Tasting notes

Pale yellow with a fine, persistent perlage, a refined, full bodied yet delicate bouquet, and fresh, well balanced acidity that pairs with a bread crust finish.

Pairs well with

Ideal as an aperitif, and a good match for any dish.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Noir 30%, Chardonnay 70%
Soil
Sandy, clay
Harvest
Around mid-August.
Vinification
Made by the traditional method. The grapes are harvested around mid-August and brought to the winery in crates for gentle, progressive pressing. The must ferments in stainless steel at a controlled temperature until the sugars are fully fermented; after an initial coarse racking the wine ages on its fine lees. The following spring the base wine is blended with sugar and selected yeasts and bottled, then stored in a cool, dark place for secondary fermentation and left in contact with its lees for a minimum of 33 months. The bottles are then moved to pupitres for traditional manual riddling before disgorgement, topping up with the same wine and resealing.
Serving temperature
6-8°C

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