{"product_id":"ettore-germano-alta-langa-extra-brut-2022","title":"Ettore Germano Alta Langa Extra Brut 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEttore Germano Alta Langa Extra Brut is a Piedmontese \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e sparkling wine created from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays an intense straw yellow colour, enlivened by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet reveals clear aromas of bread crust and yeast, accompanied by hints of dried fruit and delicate floral nuances. On the palate, it offers a full and rich entry, balanced by fresh acidity and a creamy mousse. The finish perfectly cleanses the palate, ensuring a long \u003cstrong\u003earomatic persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine originates from \u003cstrong\u003eAlta Langa\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area in Piedmont historically renowned for producing excellent sparkling wines. Ettore Germano’s vineyards are situated at an \u003cstrong\u003ealtitude above five hundred metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ideal exposures that ensure regular ripening of the grapes and excellent acidity retention. The vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and stony soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of medium texture, key factors in giving the wine a pronounced gustatory tension. This unique terroir allows for the production of sparkling bases with perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of September and \u003cstrong\u003ewhole bunches are pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e to extract only the free-run juice. After the first fermentation at low temperature, the wine matures on the lees with gentle bâtonnage. In spring, the second fermentation is initiated according to the strict \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a slow maturation of at least thirty months. At disgorgement, the topping up is done with the same sparkling wine, thus preserving the purity and dryness of the \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1856, the historic Piedmontese winery presents the \u003cstrong\u003eAlta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e, a refined Classic Method sparkling wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown at high altitude. After pressing the whole bunches and ageing for at least \u003cstrong\u003e30 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sparkling wine is topped up with the same wine to preserve the authenticity of the calcareous terroir. Characterised by an intense straw yellow colour, it boasts a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e that offers a rich and creamy sip, enhanced by fragrant notes of bread crust, dried fruit and delicate floral aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ettore Germano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47730293538987,"sku":"62471","price":41.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/ettore-germano-alta-langa-extra-brut-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}