Ettore Germano
Alta Langa Extra Brut 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Second fermentation in the bottle (traditional method) with selected yeasts in spring; at least 30 months of ageing on the lees; disgorgement and refilling with the same sparkling wine without the addition of any liqueur d'expédition. |
- Name and style: Alta Langa DOCG Metodo Classico Extra Brut, vintage 2021
- Grape varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from vineyards located between 500 and 570 metres above sea level
- Ageing on the lees: Second fermentation in the bottle with at least 30 months of maturation on the lees
- Sensory profile: Notes of bread crust, yeast, dried fruit and delicate floral hints
- Serving and data: 12.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle; serving temperature 6–8 °C; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine is it
Ettore Germano Alta Langa Extra Brut is a Piedmontese Traditional Method sparkling wine created from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays an intense straw yellow colour, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. 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 aromatic persistence.
Where does it come from
This sparkling wine originates from Alta Langa, an area in Piedmont historically renowned for producing excellent sparkling wines. Ettore Germano’s vineyards are situated at an altitude above five hundred metres, with ideal exposures that ensure regular ripening of the grapes and excellent acidity retention. The vines take root in calcareous and stony soils 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.
How is it produced
The grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of September and whole bunches are pressed 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 Traditional Method, 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 Extra Brut profile.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1856, the historic Piedmontese winery presents the Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2021, 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 30 months on the lees, 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 fine and persistent perlage that offers a rich and creamy sip, enhanced by fragrant notes of bread crust, dried fruit and delicate floral aromas.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1856
- Oenologist: Sergio Germano
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 20
| Name | Ettore Germano Alta Langa 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 | Chardonnay, Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Ettore Germano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1856, the historic Piedmontese winery presents the Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2021, 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 30 months on the lees, 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 fine and persistent perlage that offers a rich and creamy sip, enhanced by fragrant notes of bread crust, dried fruit and delicate floral aromas. |
| Origin | Alta Langa, Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium texture, calcareous and stony |
| Harvest | Early September |
| Fermentation temperature | At low temperature |
| Fermentation | At least 30 months |
| Production technique | Classic method (second fermentation in the bottle, traditional method) |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a low temperature; once fermentation is complete, the wine remains on the lees for a period of maturation during which several bâtonnage are carried out. |
| Aging | Second fermentation in the bottle (traditional method) with selected yeasts in spring; at least 30 months of ageing on the lees; disgorgement and refilling with the same sparkling wine without the addition of any liqueur d'expédition. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |