Alta Langa
Alta Langa DOCG represents one of the best excellence of the Italian Metodo Classico sparkling wine. It is a rather small area, with a limited production of bottles, but with great traditions of the highest quality. The vineyards are grown in the hilly areas of strong wine-growing vocation located in the provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria at an altitude between 200 and 600 meters above sea level. The cool climate, the noticeable temperature fluctuations and the soils made of calcareous-clayey marl are perfect for producing excellent sparkling bases. The specification defines the ampelographic base for white sparkling wine (also Riserva), rosé sparkling wine (also Riserva) in a minimum of pinot noir and/or chardonnay of 90%. Other non-aromatic grapes can compete, authorized in the Piedmont region for a maximum of 10%. The bottles must stand on the lees for a minimum period of 30 months and 36 for the Riserva version.