COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Marcalberto
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Millesimato Metodo Classico Alta Langa from Azienda Agricola Marcalberto is a vintage-dated sparkling wine from the Alta Langa DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. This family-run estate, managed by Marco and Alberto Cane with their father Piero, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of their high-altitude vineyards. The wine is crafted using the Metodo Classico, a traditional method involving a second fermentation in the bottle, a technique that contributes to its complexity and structure. The vineyards are situated at elevations of at least 250 meters, on soils that are typically medium-textured and calcareous, ideal for producing wines with significant personality.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Millesimato means it's a vintage-dated sparkling wine.
Fact 02
Metodo Classico involves a second fermentation in the bottle.
Fact 03
Vineyards are at least 250 meters above sea level.
Fact 04
Wines are never filtered or clarified.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Millesimato Metodo Classico Alta Langa is produced using the traditional method, involving a second fermentation in the bottle. The initial fermentation occurs in second-year French oak barrels, with a four-month 'battonage' process followed by two months of natural clearing. The wine is never filtered or clarified, relying on natural static decanting. Aging takes place on the lees for a minimum of 2 years, contributing to the wine's complexity. The vineyards are located in communes such as Santo Stefano Belbo, Calosso, and Cossano Belbo, at altitudes of at least 250 meters, on medium-textured, calcareous soils.
