Alta Langa DOCG
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 2002; became a DOCG in 2011
Vineyard Area: 293 ha / 724 acres (2021)
Production: 12,650 hl / 140,500 cases (2022)
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 90% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero + OANG
- Rosato Spumante (RoSp): Minimum 90% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero + OANG
- Riserva (Spumante, Rosato Spumante)
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum vineyard elevation: 250 m (820 ft)
- Spumante wines must undergo a second fermentation in bottles (Metodo Classico)
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5%
- Residual sugar: From brut nature (zero dosage) to extra dry
- Aging: For Spumante and Rosato Spumante, minimum 30 months (ERD approx. April 1, V+3); for Riserva, minimum 3 years (ERD approx. October 1, V+3)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
10/13/2014