What is Alta Langa DOCG

Alta Langa DOCG – Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (aka PDO) is the Piedmontese sparkling wine. A small appellation with a very long history: it was the first traditional method wine to be made in Italy, during the mid-19th century, in the cellars of Canelli known as “Underground Cathedrals”, recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage.

It is made with Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes, either 100% or in variable percentages. The blend may also be supplemented with 10% of other non-aromatic grape varieties authorized for cultivation in the region.

It can be white or rosé, brut or pas dosé, and it ages on lees for at least 30 months, in compliance with very strict production regulations.

Alta Langa is always a vintage wine, meaning that the year of harvest is always indicated on the label.

The vineyards are spread across a cool, hilly area of production at an altitude of over 250 meters (the average altitude is 440 meters above sea level), covering the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, and Cuneo: a land that looks out from the Apennines to the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and breathes in the scent of the Ligurian Sea.

Alta Langa DOCG white features nuances ranging from pale straw yellow to deep gold, and aromas reminiscent of the grapes of origin and citrus fruit, accompanied by scents of crusty bread. The harmonious mouthfeel is delicately savoury.

Alta Langa DOCG rosé has a powder pink colour, which can be deeper when the wine is young. Characterised by the aromatic intensity of Pinot Noir, with scents ranging from grapefruit to spices, it has a broad and balanced flavour that lingers on the palate, and the characteristic savouriness of Alta Langa Docg.