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Alta Langa DOCG

Region: Piemonte

Synopsis

History: Established as a DOC in 2002; became a DOCG in 2011

Vineyard Area: 182 ha / 450 acres (2019)

Production: 5,030 hl / 55,900 cases (2019)

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

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