Cocchi Giulio
Alta Langa Blanc de Noirs Pas Dose 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and ageing on the lees for 60 months. |
- Metodo Classico Pas Dosé: bottle refermentation without added sugars
- 100% Pinot Nero Alta Langa DOCG: hand-picked grapes from Cocconato, Piedmont
- Aged for 60 months: extended maturation on the lees for complexity and depth
- Aromas: candied citrus, acacia honey, brioche, marzipan, toasted hazelnuts
- Pairings: raw seafood, shellfish, poultry and mature cheeses; serve at 6-8°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Espressione Noir Pas Dosé by Cocchi is a Traditional Method sparkling wine from Alta Langa, in Piedmont, which precisely interprets Pinot Noir. This wine boasts a fine and continuous perlage, revealing enticing aromas of candied white fruits, acacia honey, marzipan and toasted hazelnuts. The complete absence of sugar dosage creates a dry and distinctly vertical profile. Its pronounced savouriness and long-lasting flavour make it the perfect companion to enhance raw seafood, shellfish and selections of mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the renowned vineyards of Cocconato, in the heart of Alta Langa, Piedmont. In this specific area, Pinot Noir achieves optimal aromatic concentration and an essential acidic balance for long ageing. Cocchi’s winemaking aims to highlight the identity of the region, ensuring a rigorous and faithful expression of the raw material. The soil and climate conditions impart a vibrant minerality to the grapes, defining the savoury character of this sparkling wine.
How it is produced
The winemaking process begins with manual harvesting and a slow fermentation in steel vats. The secondary fermentation takes place according to the strict rules of the Traditional Method, with a prolonged ageing on the lees for sixty months, which gives extraordinary complexity. The artisanal care includes manual riddling and subsequent cold disgorgement. This meticulous execution results in a zero dosage, dry and well-defined sip, which captivates with its verticality and absolute technical clarity.
History and Curiosities
Since 1891, Giulio Cocchi has represented Piedmontese excellence, signing prestigious sparkling wines such as Espressione Noir 2018. This rare Alta Langa DOCG label, produced in only 6,478 bottles, enhances Pinot Noir through the Traditional Method. After ageing for 60 months on the lees, the artisanal care continues with manual riddling and cold disgorgement. The absence of added sugars defines a Pas Dosé profile of vibrant purity, conceived for long ageing and to accompany the most refined toasts.
Awards
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1891
- Oenologist: Giulio Bava
- Bottles produced: 350.000
Giulio Cocchi completaCocchi’s original products and recipes was well-known during Belle Epoque and on the versatile scene of the Futurist period. Cocchi’s products and name were soon spreading worldwide, as shown by exportation documents to New York, London, Sydney, Colonial Africa and Venezuela, where the "Casa Cocchi de Venezuela" was founded and run for a long while in Caracas.
Since 1978, Giulio Cocchi is owned and operated by the Bava Family, themselves highly renowned wine producers in Monferrato and Langhe. Today the winery still maintains its artisan character and follows the original recipes, formulated by Giulio Cocchi in 1891, to craft the distinctive wines that have made the Cocchi a cult name. Among the results of last 30 years, the defense of Barolo Chinato from forgetfulness and the relaunch of Vermouth di Torino category. Storico Vermouth di Torino since 2011 has been the driving force for the rebirth of the top-of-the-range Vermouth di Torino on the international scene. Not to be forgotten the attention for the sparkling wines, with the committment for the valorization of Alta Langa DOCG.
With more than a century of uninterrupted activity behind it, Giulio Cocchi is registered in the National Register of Historic Enterprises. Read more
| Name | Cocchi Alta Langa Espressione Noir Pas Dose 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cocchi Giulio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1891, Giulio Cocchi has represented Piedmontese excellence, signing prestigious sparkling wines such as Espressione Noir 2018. This rare Alta Langa DOCG label, produced in only 6,478 bottles, enhances Pinot Noir through the Traditional Method. After ageing for 60 months on the lees, the artisanal care continues with manual riddling and cold disgorgement. The absence of added sugars defines a Pas Dosé profile of vibrant purity, conceived for long ageing and to accompany the most refined toasts. |
| Origin | Cocconato (AT), Piedmont, Italy |
| Yield per hectare | 7800 kg of grapes for a must yield of 55% |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested in crates. |
| Fermentation | 60 months |
| Production technique | Traditional Method (secondary fermentation in bottle), manual riddling on pupitres and cold disgorgement |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; fermentation in small stainless steel vats for three weeks; second fermentation in bottle according to the Traditional Method with ageing on the lees for 60 months; manual riddling on pupitres and disgorgement at low temperature; Pas Dosé with no added sugars or liqueur. |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and ageing on the lees for 60 months. |
| Year production | 6478 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |