Sparkling

Tea

By Teo Costa, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Teo Costa Tea

The estate's first metodo classico, a Pas Dose Alta Langa named in tribute to the women of the area.

Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with green reflections. Aromas range from bread crust to toasted dried fruit. Enveloping, delicate palate with a fine, persistent perlage.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Alta Langa DOCG
Grape
Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
Soil
Medium mix, rich in minerals
Harvest
Second half of August
Vineyard planting
Altitude 350 to 400 m above sea level
Vinification
Careful hand harvest and soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation at low temperature. After a rest the tirage starts the second fermentation in the bottle, followed by 30 months on the lees. Disgorged and topped up with the same sparkling wine; Pas Dose. Alcohol 12.5%, acidity 5.02 g/l.
Serving temperature
5-7 C

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