Banfi
Alta Langa Cuvee Aurora Extra Brut 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for at least 40 months with bottle maturation according to the Traditional Method; traditional riddling and disgorgement à la glace. |
- Name and style: Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut, Classic Method sparkling wine 12.5% vol
- Grape variety and vintage: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 2021 harvest
- Ageing on the lees: Second fermentation in the bottle, minimum 40 months on the lees
- Aromas and colour: Straw yellow; notes of bread crust, yeast and vanilla
- Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif, with oysters, raw seafood, shellfish and fish-based first courses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa by Banfi is a Classic Method Extra Brut sparkling wine from Piedmont, created from a harmonious blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the glass, it stands out for its bright straw yellow colour with a fine and persistent perlage, while the bouquet is fragrant, characterised by clear notes of bread crust, yeast and hints of vanilla. On the palate, it expresses fullness and savouriness, supported by a pleasant freshness that leads the sip towards a slightly bitter finish. This dynamic makes it a classy aperitif and the ideal pairing for oysters, raw seafood and shellfish.
Where it comes from
The origin of this wine lies in the hills of Alta Langa, a prestigious area of Piedmont that stretches across the provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria. In these areas, the cool and breezy climate ensures optimal ripening of the grapes, allowing the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to develop a clear aromatic expression. The natural vocation of the territory gives the glass an impeccable balance between structure and acidity, delivering an authentic expression of the region with a dry and well-defined flavour profile.
How it is produced
After gentle pressing of the bunches, the must undergoes static decantation to clarify. The primary fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The final blend acquires organoleptic complexity thanks to the addition of a selection of base wines aged in French oak barrels. The secondary fermentation in the bottle follows the rules of the Classic Method, requiring at least 40 months of ageing on the lees. The process ends with traditional remuage and disgorgement à la glace, meticulous procedures that ensure a dry and harmonious sip.
History and Curiosities
A pioneer of the Traditional Method in Piedmont since the early Nineties, Banfi has marked a refined revival of local sparkling wine production with the renowned Cuvée Aurora. Created in 1997, Cuvée Aurora represents Banfi's bold venture, shared with six other companies, to reclaim the historical roots of the Italian sparkling wine sector in Piedmont. The very name evokes the idea of a new frontier, a true “dawn” for the production of outstanding Traditional Method wines in the region.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Banfi Alta Langa Cuvee Aurora Extra Brut 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities A pioneer of the Traditional Method in Piedmont since the early Nineties, Banfi has marked a refined revival of local sparkling wine production with the renowned Cuvée Aurora. Created in 1997, Cuvée Aurora represents Banfi's bold venture, shared with six other companies, to reclaim the historical roots of the Italian sparkling wine sector in Piedmont. The very name evokes the idea of a new frontier, a true "dawn" for the production of outstanding Traditional Method wines in the region. |
| Origin | Province di Cuneo, Asti e Alessandria |
| Climate | Cool and breezy climate |
| Fermentation temperature | 17 °C |
| Fermentation | At least 40 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle) |
| Wine making | After gentle pressing of the grapes, the must undergoes static clarification, followed by fermentation exclusively at a controlled temperature (17 °C). The cuvée is composed of at least 90% of the wine thus obtained, with the remaining part coming from wine of the previous year, aged in French oak barriques; secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Traditional Method, with maturation on the lees for at least 40 months, traditional remuage, and disgorgement à la glace. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for at least 40 months with bottle maturation according to the Traditional Method; traditional riddling and disgorgement à la glace. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |