Alta Langa, Piedmont
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.

Piedmontese wine represents one of the cornerstones of Italian enology, grouping some of the most prestigious appellations especially in the field of red wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco. A land of winemaking tradition since ancient times, Piedmont produces great wines on its hills and on the Alpine and pre-Alpine belts. In these places, which differ thanks to the different geographical and climatic characteristics that characterize them, manual labor is predominant and low yields per hectare are pursued, to enhance the quality of the wines that come to life here.
From the refined and sumptuous reds to the round and fragrant whites, to the inviting and pleasant dessert wines, the varied wine heritage of this region makes it an area of extraordinary excellence, appreciated both nationally and internationally.
Piedmontese red wine
The Piedmontese red wine is mainly obtained from native varieties, which see Nebbiolo, father of the great reds such as Barolo and Barbaresco, but also present in less known but equally interesting reds such as Gattinara, Ghemme, Carema and Fara, as well as that of alternative and original bubbles. Among the reds we certainly cannot forget the Barbera, which finds full-bodied and structured red wines in the Alba area (it is said that "baroleggia"), in Asti wines of great longevity and in the Monferrato sparkling and pleasant reds, famous thanks to "La Monella "By Braida. Other very interesting and highly drinkable reds are Grignolino (the “anarchic” wine according to Veronelli), Dolcetto (with territorial variations, from Ovada to Alba passing through Dogliani) and Freisa. Finally, the Ruché del Monferrato, from a native grape saved from extinction, and the rare Verduno Pelaverga are worth trying. Also of historical importance is a last grape, Brachetto, which has always given rise to the sweet and irresistible Brachetto d'Acqui.
Piedmontese white wine
If the most famous Piedmontese white wine is undoubtedly Gavi, obtained from Cortese grapes, there are other equally interesting and particular wines. For example, we cannot fail to mention the Timorasso from the Tortona hills, also suitable for long aging, or the Roero Arneis, the only white in the Langa area. Also interesting are Moscato and Erbaluce di Caluso which give life to both sweet wines and dry white wines as well as sparkling wines. In Piedmont, however, there are also international white grape varieties, such as Chardonnay, used in the precious classic Alta Langa DOCG method, and Riesling, which is able to give wines of great longevity.
What is the finest Piedmontese red wine?
The finest Piedmontese red wine is undoubtedly Barolo, also known as the king of wines and the wine of kings.
How many Piedmont DOC wines are there?
Piedmont has 41 DOC wines with controlled designations of origin and 18 DOCG wines.
How do you pair a robust Piedmontese red wine?
The perfect pairing with a robust Piedmontese red wine is undoubtedly the one with meats, both in the form of stew and roast, and as a sauce with pasta or ravioli.
Alta Langa DOCG Brut Ruj 2020 San Silvestro
The Alta Langa Brut by San Silvestro sparkling wine belongs to the Ruj collection, which in Piedmontese means oak, the type of wood used for the ageing of wines.
The wine is made up of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Second fermentation in bottle follows the rules of the Metodo Classico, with an ageing of 30 months on the lees.
Straw yellow in colour with a fine and persistent perlage, the nose reveals floral aromas, tropical fruit and aromas of toasted bread. The sip is balanced, with a persis...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Pas Dosé Blanc de Blancs 2020 Contratto
The Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé sparkling wine is produced by the Contract winery, one of the historic companies in the city of Canelli, in the province of Asti.
The wine is made up of 100% Chardonnay grapes, which are destemmed and then softly pressed. The fermentation of the grapes takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is made sparkling in the bottle according to the classic method and is aged on the lees for at least 38 months.
Brilliant straw yellow in color and with a ...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Pas Dosé Blanc de Noirs 2017 Cocchi
Pas Dosé is Cocchi's Blanc de Noirs, obtained exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, harvested manually in crates, with a high concentration and initial acidity that will allow the final bubble to face unthinkable periods of refinement.
After the 3-week fermentation in small steel vats, according to the Cocchi style, this sparkling wine is sent to the second fermentation and remains to refine on its lees in the bottle for at least 80 months, with manual remuage on wooden pupitres and disgorgement à ...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2019 Cocchi
The Alta Langa Extra Brut by Cocchi is an organic cuvée that originates from the combination of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, grown in the same vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. The unique terroir, characterized by calcareous and marl soils, western exposure, and high altitude, allows for the production of high-quality grapes that express a perfect balance between freshness and structure.
The vinification follows the Cocchi style, with separate pressing and fermentation for each grape variety in stainles...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Extra Brut Cuvée Aurora Rosé 2020 Banfi
Alta Langa Cuvée Aurora Rosé Extra Brut is a refined Italian rosé sparkling wine produced by Banfi, a company among the founders of the Progetto Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. It is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the marly-calcareous soils of Alta Langa, guaranteeing a quality that expresses the territory with great elegance and finesse.
The winemaking process follows the Classic Method, with an initial fermentation at a controlled temperature in steel vats at 17°C and a second ferme...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 2020 Fontanafredda
Alta Langa Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is produced with Chardonnay grapes from vineyards located at 600 meters above sea level
Enjoying excellent exposure and favorable thermal excursions, the grapes are harvested towards the first ten days of September. After the clarification of the must, alcoholic fermentation begins, then followed by a second fermentation in the bottle the following spring. After at least 30 months of aging on the lees, disgorgement takes place.
With a bright straw yellow color...
View product pageAlta Langa Brut DOCG TotoCorde 2018 Cocchi
Giulio Cocchi's TotoCorde is the top Langa of the production range that combines the centuries-old Piedmontese Metodo Classico tradition with the structure and power of the grapes grown in the appellation.
It is a cuvée composed mostly of Pinot Noir grapes and completed by Chardonnay grapes, harvested by hand in small boxes. The fermentation takes place inside steel tanks for 3 weeks. Followed by second fermentation in stacked bottles which foresees a long maturation of 4 years in the cool and da...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Rosé Pas Dosé For England 2019 Contratto
The Rosé Pas Dosé For England sparkling wine is produced by the Contract winery, one of the historic companies in the city of Canelli, in the province of Asti.
The wine is made up of 100% Pinot Noir grapes, which are destemmed and then softly pressed. The fermentation of the grapes takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is made sparkling in the bottle according to the classic method and is aged on the lees for at least 40 months.
Onion skin pink in color and with a fine a...
View product pageAlta Langa Brut DOCG Rosè Special Edition 2017 Elém
The Alta Langa Rosé Special Edition by Elém hails from Alta Langa, the area of Piedmont where Metodo Classico sparkling wines are produced.
The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes which, once in the cellar, undergo a first cold skin maceration and then soft pressing. The must obtained is vinified in steel and sparkling according to the Metodo Classico, with second fermentation in bottle. The stay on the lees is at least 30 months.
Powder pink in colour and with a lively perlage, hints of dog rose ...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Brut Rosé Riserva Contessa Rosa 2018 Fontanafredda
The Alta Langa Rosé Riserva Contessa Rosa by Fontanafredda was born in vineyards located in the Langa of Alba and Asti, in the heart of Piedmont.
It is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, harvested and selected only by hand at the beginning of September. After the classic vinification processes, the sparkling process takes place according to the Classic method, through second fermentation in the bottle, followed by a period of ageing on its own yeasts of 60 months.
Contessa Rosa by Fontana...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Brut Bianc 'd Bianc 2018 Cocchi
The Bianc 'd Bianc di Cocchi is a sparkling wine made up exclusively of Chardonnay grapes capable of enhancing the characteristics of the Alta Langa territory. It is the only example of Alta Langa obtained from only white berried grapes.
Following the harvest, which takes place manually in small boxes, the fermentation lasts for 3 weeks in steel vats. The cuvée is started with a second fermentation which is completed with a 5-year ageing on its lees.
In the glass it appears a straw yellow colour, ...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Pas Dosé Blanc de Noirs For England 2019 Contratto
The Blanc de Noirs Pas Dosé For England sparkling wine is produced by the Contract winery, one of the historic companies in the city of Canelli, in the province of Asti.
The wine is made up of 100% Pinot Noir grapes, which are destemmed and then softly pressed. The fermentation of the grapes takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is made sparkling in the bottle according to the classic method and is aged on the lees for at least 40 months.
Intense straw yellow in color an...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Cuvée Valentina Nature Bel Colle
The Cuvée Valentina by Bel Colle sparkling wine comes from the Alta Langa, one of the Italian wine regions where sparkling wines are produced with the classic or champenoise method.
At the end of the harvest operations, the first fermentation of the grapes takes place for 60% in steel vats and 40% in French Allier tonneaux. Second fermentation in bottle lasts 60 days, while the ageing in the bottle is 48 months with selected yeasts.
In the glass, the sparkling wine has a straw yellow colour with g...
View product pageAlta Langa Brut Blanc de Noir DOCG 2020 Casa E. di Mirafiore
The Alta Langa Blanc de Noir is a bubble that reflects the production philosophy of Casa E. di Mirafiore in its contribution of novelty and freshness to a strictly traditional character. It is born from the vineyards of Serralunga d'Alba, characterized by soils rich in white clays interspersed with limestone and sandy layers.
The Pinot Noir clusters are collected and placed in small crates with which they are transported to the cellar where a soft pressing takes place from which the flower must i...
View product pageAlta Langa Brut DOCG Oltrequota Cinquecento 2021 Vite Colte
A wine that comes from a fine blend of Pinot Noir 80% and Chardonnay 20% and from calcareous soils with alternating marly and sandy layers, which impart a good minerality to the wine.
The harvest is manual and takes place in boxes and, after a soft pressing of the grapes, the must is used with a 50% yield; therefore the fermentation takes place at controlled temperature and so the wine rests and takes color on the lees until the following spring, when the assembly between Pinot Noir and Chardonna...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Riserva Blanc de Noir Pas Dosé Vigna Gatinera 72 Mesi 2015 Fontanafredda
The Alta Langa Vigna Gatinera Riserva 72 months by Fontanafredda, a Blanc de Noir Pas Dosé produced in the Serralunga d'Alba area exclusively with Pinot Noir grapes selected from the same plot. The vine grows on clayey soils and limestone sands with eastern exposure. The monocultivar blend guarantees an expressive purity of the vine and reflects the attention to quality and winemaking tradition of Piedmont
The winemaking follows traditional methods with a first fermentation which takes place part...
View product pageAlta Langa Pas Dosé DOCG Special Edition 2017 Elém
The Alta Langa Pas Dosé Special Edition of the Elém company is sourced from Alta Langa, the area of Piedmont where classic method sparkling wines are produced.
The wine is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes which, once in the cellar, undergo soft pressing. The must obtained is vinified in steel and sparkling according to the classic method, with second fermentation in the bottle. The stay on the lees is at least 36 months.
Straw yellow with a fine and persistent perlage, there are hints of...
View product pageAlta Langa DOCG Brut 2021 Coppo
Alta Langa Brut Luigi Coppo is an exclusive expression of Pinot Noir, grown in the south of Asti on clayey marl soils and chalky rocks of marine sedimentary origin.
The harvest takes place in August with the selection of the healthiest and ripest grapes, soft pressing and fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature. The refinement lasts 30 months in the bottle, in contact with the yeasts. Second fermentation in the bottle according to the traditional method.
It presents a golden straw yellow...
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