The Cantina Terre del Barolo produces Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wine to enhance the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards of its winegrowers.
COMPOSITION OF THE CUVÉE: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero.
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE: Soft pressing of whole clusters.
Fermentation for 10-15 days at controlled temperature (18° C) in steel tanks. The must remains at a low temperature on the lees until the spring after the harvest.
Ageing: fermentation in the bottle at low temperature and aging on the lees for 30 months. Following remuage and dégorgement, the wine is cellared for 6-8 months before being released.
TASTING NOTES: Color: intense straw yellow with fine and persistent perlage.
On the nose: hints of bread crust, dried fruit and floral notes.
On the palate: fresh, complex, with a lingering finish.
Serving temperature: 6-8° C.
Food/wine pairings: excellent as an aperitif, it pairs well with appetizers, first courses of good structure and seafood dishes.)
FIRST VINTAGE PRODUCED: 2013
