COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Marcalberto
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Marcalberto Blancdeblancs Metodo Classico Alta Langa 2018 is a white sparkling wine from Piedmont, Italy, made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes. It is produced under the Alta Langa DOCG appellation. Azienda Agricola Marcalberto, a family-run estate, is dedicated solely to Metodo Classico sparkling wines, with a philosophy centered on expressing the unique Alta Langa terroir. The vineyards are located in communes like Cossano Belbo and Loazzolo, at elevations ranging from 480 to 600 meters, on soils described as 'white ground,' marly, and chalky. The wine is made in a 'Pas Dosé' style, meaning it has no added sugar after disgorgement, to highlight the wine's inherent character.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-9°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Blanc de Blancs means 'white from white' grapes – here, 100% Chardonnay.
Fact 02
Pas Dosé means no added sugar, letting the pure terroir speak.
Fact 03
Vineyards are at high altitudes, between 480-600 meters.
Fact 04
The winery uses a traditional Coquard press.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Marcalberto Blancdeblancs Metodo Classico Alta Langa 2018 begins with soft, whole-bunch pressing of 100% Chardonnay grapes. Alcoholic fermentation occurs partially in steel tanks and partially in used French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for approximately 8 months in old large barrels with weekly bâtonnage, remaining unfiltered and unclarified. Following bottling, it undergoes a minimum of 30 months of aging on lees. The wine is finished in a 'Pas Dosé' style, meaning no sugar is added after disgorgement.
