Vite Colte
Alta Langa Oltrequota Metodo Classico Brut 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Aging | After a minimum of 30 months of ageing in the bottle at a temperature of 15°C, the bottles are placed neck down, followed by disgorgement and dosage. Several more months of further ageing in the bottle. |
- Alta Langa DOCG 2022: Brut Sparkling Wine Metodo Classico produced by Vite Colte
- Blend: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from vineyards located at 500–600 metres
- Ageing: At least 30 months on the lees, followed by disgorgement and resting in the bottle
- Aromas: Notes of citrus, exotic fruit, white flowers, bread crust and hazelnut
- Taste and serving: Creamy and fresh, fine perlage, serve at 6–8 °C, 12.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
Alta Langa Cinquecento Brut by Vite Colte is a Traditional Method sparkling wine with a broad profile, produced in Piedmont through a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It displays a bright straw yellow colour and a fine, persistent perlage. On the nose, it offers a bouquet of exotic fruit, citrus and white flowers, enriched by hints of bread crust and toasted hazelnut. On the palate, it reveals a dense texture, balanced by a lively freshness and excellent acidity, ensuring an elegant and long-lasting finish.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates from the enchanting landscapes of the Alta Langa in Piedmont. The vineyards benefit from an altitude between five hundred and six hundred metres, ideal for providing the grapes with perfect thermal balance. The soils, of marine sedimentary origin, predominantly calcareous and characterised by alternating marl and sandy layers, give the wine a clear taste sensation. This specific soil composition imparts a marked structural elegance and encourages the development of a broad sensory profile, perfect when served between six and eight degrees.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting, followed by separate vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. During the cold season, the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay rest and clarify on the lees. In spring, the wines are blended harmoniously and prepared for the second fermentation. Following the principles of the Traditional Method, the wine undergoes lees ageing for at least thirty months, developing complex aromas. The process concludes with disgorgement and a further period of rest, which defines its final structure.
History and Curiosities
Originating from Piedmont, the Alta Langa Brut DOCG “Cinquecento” by Vite Colte enhances the prestige of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown at an altitude of 500-600 metres. The meticulous manual harvesting in crates precedes vinification according to the Traditional Method, completed by 30 months of ageing on the lees. The glass comes alive with a fine perlage, releasing aromas of exotic fruit, toasted hazelnut and bread crust. On the palate, it captivates with lively freshness and a dense, creamy texture, offering a long, aromatic finish that is both refined and elegant.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2016
- Oenologist: Bruno Cordero
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 300
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| Name | Vite Colte Alta Langa Cinquecento Brut 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vite Colte |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from Piedmont, the Alta Langa Brut DOCG "Cinquecento" by Vite Colte enhances the prestige of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown at an altitude of 500-600 metres. The meticulous manual harvesting in crates precedes vinification according to the Traditional Method, completed by 30 months of ageing on the lees. The glass comes alive with a fine perlage, releasing aromas of exotic fruit, toasted hazelnut and bread crust. On the palate, it captivates with lively freshness and a dense, creamy texture, offering a long, aromatic finish that is both refined and elegant. |
| Origin | Barolo (Cuneo), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Marine sedimentary soils; calcareous with alternating layers of marl and sand |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 °C |
| Fermentation | Minimum 30 months on the lees (in bottle) at 15°C |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | After manual harvesting in crates and pressing, the two varieties are vinified separately in stainless steel: fermentation at a controlled temperature, followed by resting and clarification on the lees until the following spring; this is followed by blending the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and bottling for the second fermentation (traditional method). |
| Aging | After a minimum of 30 months of ageing in the bottle at a temperature of 15°C, the bottles are placed neck down, followed by disgorgement and dosage. Several more months of further ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |