Alta Langa Extra Brut Metodo Classico, Ettore Germano

ALTA LANGA EXTRA BRUT METODO CLASSICO

Typology

Alta Langa D.O.C.G., Sparkling Traditional Method (Metodo Classico)

Variety

Pinot Noir – Chardonnay

Year of planting

2000-2009-2012

Exposure

East

Altitude

About 550 m.s.l.m.

Soil structure

Medium mixture of Limestone and Langa stones

Harvest period

Beginning of September

Winemaking

The grapes are hand harvested and places into small plastic baskets, and are brought to the winery where they are immediately pressed in whole cluster, taking the skins off the must. The alcoholic fermentation for both grapes will be kept at a low temperature during this fermentation A part of the base is refined in medium-sized not toasted barrels, while the remaining part remains into steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation has completed the wine will remain on the lees for a period of refinement, at this time periodic bâtonnage are carried out. At the end of this period the wine will age on its lees for another minimum 30 months before the disgorgement and dosage (addition of liqueur d’expedition) takes places

Tasting

Color: Intense straw yellow color with a fine and persistent perlage
Nose: Bread crust, dried fruits (peach, apricots), with some underlying floral notes Palate: Full and rich with a good acidity and creamy sensation given by the perlage which helps to clean the mouth and gives a good aromatic persistence

Pairings

Sparkling wine is always a way to celebrate with friends and loved ones, but can also be a wine that pairs well with salame and cheese, a quiche or even shell fish