Cocchi Giulio
Alta Langa Extra Brut 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 46 months until the first disgorgement. |
- Cuvée 2019: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir from organic cultivation
- Aged on the lees: 46 months, giving a fine and elegant structure
- Aromas: notes of hawthorn, millefeuille, citrus fruits and hints of Mediterranean herbs
- Taste: dry, clean and crisp with mineral savouriness and hints of white pepper
- Serving and pairings: ideal at 6-8°C with sushi, oysters, cheeses and cured meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cocchi Alta Langa Extra Brut is an organic sparkling wine from Piedmont, produced using the Traditional Method, an authentic expression of Alta Langa. It is created from a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, crafted to enhance their individual characteristics. The bouquet reveals a refined profile, with floral notes of hawthorn and millefeuille intertwined with lively citrus hints. On the palate, it is crisp and dry, offering a distinct chalky savouriness that leaves the mouth pleasantly clean, finishing with elegant touches of Mediterranean herbs.
Where it comes from
The grapes are sourced from vineyards located in the Monforte d’Alba area, a region with a strong winemaking tradition. The vines grow on white soils with a marl-limestone base, which imparts a natural and pleasant chalky tension to the sip. The west-facing exposure and altitude above two hundred and fifty metres ensure an optimal microclimate, promoting defined aromas and an extremely linear drinkability. The organic management confirms the deep respect that the Cocchi brand has for the ecosystem and its connection to the land.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with manual harvesting, followed by separate fermentation of the varieties in steel vats, without the use of barrels. The must settles at a low temperature without clarifying agents, isolating only the finest fractions. The prise de mousse strictly follows the Traditional Method, with a slow maturation on the lees for forty-six months, enriching its structure. The Extra Brut dosage shapes a dry and dynamic tasting experience, combining vibrant freshness with delicate nuances of white pepper and marine hints of nori seaweed.
History and Curiosities
This prestigious organic Alta Langa DOCG celebrates the sparkling wine tradition that the Cocchi winery has cultivated in Piedmont since 1891. Born from the marl-limestone soils of Monforte d’Alba, this sparkling wine blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a cuvée of rare elegance, awarded the 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso. The excellence of the 2019 vintage is achieved through a rigorous ageing of 46 months on the lees, the highest expression of the Metodo Classico.
Awards
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2019
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
Tasting notes
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 Extra Brut 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cocchi Giulio |
| Story | History and Curiosities This prestigious organic Alta Langa DOCG celebrates the sparkling wine tradition that the Cocchi winery has cultivated in Piedmont since 1891. Born from the marl-limestone soils of Monforte d’Alba, this sparkling wine blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a cuvée of rare elegance, awarded the 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso. The excellence of the 2019 vintage is achieved through a rigorous ageing of 46 months on the lees, the highest expression of the Metodo Classico. |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Soil composition | White soils, predominantly marly-calcareous |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Pressing of the grapes and fermentation of the different fractions separately for the two varieties in steel vats without the use of wood; selection only of the best fermented fractions, cold decanted without the use of fining agents; ageing on the lees for 46 months until the first disgorgement. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 46 months until the first disgorgement. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |