Bel Colle
Alta Langa Cuvee Extra Brut Valentina 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In the spring following blending, tirage takes place, after which the wine matures for at least 36 months in a temperature-controlled room at 13°C. No sugars are added at disgorgement. |
- Name and vintage: Alta Langa DOCG 2021, Metodo Classico Extra Brut sparkling wine
- Ageing on the lees: at least 36 months for greater complexity and structure
- Mixed fermentation: partly in steel and partly in French oak for aromatic finesse
- Tasting profile: crisp, vertical and powerful palate; no added sugars at disgorgement
- Ideal pairings: raw seafood, shellfish and refined fish-based first courses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Alta Langa Cuvée Valentina Extra Brut is a Traditional Method sparkling wine produced by Bel Colle. With its golden, luminous appearance, it reveals an intense and complex floral and fruity bouquet. On the palate, it is clear, vertical and powerful, offering a pure sip that ideally accompanies raw seafood, shellfish and refined first courses, thanks to the typical rigour of a genuine Extra Brut sparkling wine.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from the hills of Alta Langa, in the heart of Piedmont, from vineyards planted in the early Nineties. The calcareous-clay soils give the structure marked finesse and deep gustatory tension. Dedicated to Valentina, the producer's wife, this expression reflects a sincere and strong territorial bond, bringing to the glass the authenticity of the historic vineyards from which it originates.
How is it produced
After crushing, the free-run must is extracted without further pressing. The first fermentation takes place partly in steel tanks and partly in French oak barrels. Once the blend is completed, the prise de mousse according to the Traditional Method requires ageing on the lees for at least thirty-six months at a constant temperature. The decision not to carry out dosage ensures a profile free from added sugars at the time of disgorgement.
History and Curiosities
The Alta Langa Cuvée Valentina by Bel Colle is a sincere tribute to the Piedmont region and to the producer's wife. Made from grapes grown in vineyards planted in the early 1990s, this Metodo Classico combines the authenticity of the region with a complex fermentation process between steel and French oak. Ageing on the lees for at least 36 months gives the glass an intense floral and fruity bouquet. On the palate, it is vertical and elegant, with no added sugars at disgorgement, offering a pure and straightforward Extra Brut sparkling wine.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Hectares: 10
| Name | Bel Colle Alta Langa Cuvee Valentina Extra Brut 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Pinot Nero, 10% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bel Colle |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Alta Langa Cuvée Valentina by Bel Colle is a sincere tribute to the Piedmont region and to the producer's wife. Made from grapes grown in vineyards planted in the early 1990s, this Metodo Classico combines the authenticity of the region with a complex fermentation process between steel and French oak. Ageing on the lees for at least 36 months gives the glass an intense floral and fruity bouquet. On the palate, it is vertical and elegant, with no added sugars at disgorgement, offering a pure and straightforward Extra Brut sparkling wine. |
| Origin | Langhe |
| Soil composition | Calcareo-argilloso |
| Production technique | Traditional Method |
| Wine making | The grapes are crushed without subsequent pressing. The first 5% fraction of the must is taken, and the free-run juice is extracted up to a maximum of 50%. Fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in new Allier French oak tonneaux. |
| Aging | In the spring following blending, tirage takes place, after which the wine matures for at least 36 months in a temperature-controlled room at 13°C. No sugars are added at disgorgement. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |