COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
PRODUCER
Bosio Family Estates srl
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
BelColle Alta Langa Cuvée Valentina Extra Brut is a sparkling wine from Piedmont, Italy, produced by Bosio Family Estates. It originates from the Alta Langa DOCG, an appellation specifically for traditional method sparkling wines, located in the Langhe and Monferrato areas. The vineyards are situated on chalky clay hillsides at elevations above 250 meters. The Bosio family has three generations of winemaking experience, adhering to a 'glocal' philosophy that respects their territory while embracing a global perspective. The 2017 vintage benefited from a warm, dry growing season.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alta Langa is Piedmont's only DOCG exclusively for traditional method sparkling wines.
Fact 02
The region's winemaking heritage for sparkling wine dates back to the mid-19th century.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located at altitudes of at least 250 meters above sea level.
Fact 04
The 'Extra Brut' designation signifies a very dry style with minimal residual sugar.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
BelColle Alta Langa Cuvée Valentina Extra Brut is produced using the traditional method (Metodo Classico), involving a second fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, are hand-harvested and placed in ventilated crates. The wine undergoes a minimum of 30 months of aging on its lees, a crucial step for developing complexity and texture. The vineyards are situated on chalky clay hillsides at elevations above 250 meters, adhering to the strict requirements of the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
