COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Fontanafredda
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Fontanafredda Alta Langa Limited Edition 2020 is a Metodo Classico sparkling wine from the Alta Langa DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. This appellation is recognized for its traditional method sparkling wines. Fontanafredda, the producer, was founded in 1858 by King Vittorio Emanuele II and is now the largest certified organic winery in Piedmont. This wine is a vintage-dated expression, meaning it is crafted from grapes of a single harvest year. The vineyards are located at altitudes between 250 and 500 meters, on soils composed of white clay with layers of sand and limey marl.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Piedmont's first traditional method sparkling wine appellation.
Fact 02
Fontanafredda's history dates back to Italian royalty.
Fact 03
Largest certified organic winery in Piedmont.
Fact 04
A vintage wine, reflecting a specific year's character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Fontanafredda Alta Langa Limited Edition 2020 is produced using the Metodo Classico, or traditional method. After a delicate crushing and soft pressing of the grapes, the must undergoes its first fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. A cuvée is then assembled from selected crus. The wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, followed by an extended aging period on lees for a minimum of 30 months. This process is crucial for developing the wine's effervescence and complex character.
