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Alta Langa DOCG
Categories: Sparkling Wine
With a sparkling wine history that extends back to the mid-19th century, the Alta Langa DOCG is Italy’s premier — if also least well-known — appellation for methodo classico, champagne-style sparkling wine. Classic brut and brut rosé are made exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero; brut zero and extra brut versions are produced as well. The grapes are hand-harvested from steep, terraced vineyards at altitudes above 250 meters south of the Tanaro River. Soils are calcario: the limestone/clay marl that the region is famous for. Never chaptalized, Alta Langa is aged for a minimum of 30 months on the lees — 36 months for its reservas — prior to disgorgement. Production remains small and artisanal in character: In 2011, the appellation released just 650,000 bottles (compared to Franciacorta’s 6.7 and Champagne’s 300 million annual averages). Only vintage wines can be bottled under its aegis, making the Alta Langa DOCG one of the most stringent sparkling wine appellations in the world.
Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2010
Italy ➜ Piemonte ➜ Alta Langa DOCG 12.5% ABV
12.5% ABV • Méthode Traditionnelle
DOCG Alta Langa is the top appellation for sparkling wines in Piemonte. The requirements are very strict, including use of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and at least 30 months for the second fermentation in bottle. Full details
Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2009
Italy ➜ Piemonte ➜ Alta Langa DOCG 12.5% ABV
12.5% ABV • Méthode Traditionnelle
DOCG Alta Langa is the top appellation for sparkling wines in Piemonte. The requirements are very strict, including use of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and at least 30 months for the second fermentation in bottle. Full details
Cocchi Alta Langa Rosa 2012
Italy ➜ Piemonte ➜ Alta Langa DOCG 12.5% ABV
12.5% ABV • Méthode Traditionnelle
DOCG Alta Langa is the top appellation for sparkling wines in Piemonte. The requirements are very strict, including use of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and at least 30 months for the second fermentation in bottle. Full details