Alta Langa

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The Huglin bioclimatic index in the production zone normally falls between 1700 and 1800, with vineyard elevations ranging from 280 to 550 metres above sea level.
• Preference is given to calcareous soils, ideally marly and well supplied with clay.
• Marly soils must be calcareous-argillaceous, of moderate fertility, situated exclusively on hillside slopes, and at an altitude of no less than 250 metres above sea level.
• The growing environment favours areas with moderate sun exposure, good diurnal temperature variation, and limited relative humidity.
• The production zone extends across a band of hills in the southern provinces of Piemonte, on the right bank of the Tanaro river, encompassing communes in the provinces of Alessandria, Asti, and Cuneo.

• Carlo Gancia encouraged the spread of Pinot nero and Chardonnay among growers in the Canelli district in order to have a certain quantity available for use in the production of his sparkling wines.
• Harvest is carried out by hand, with the bunches collected in small perforated crates that are also used for transport to the pressing and winemaking facilities.

• Alta Langa sparkling wines display a considerable breadth of aromas, with notes evoking yeast, bread crust, musk, and vanilla.
• On the palate they are distinguished by great fullness, with a structure and a pronounced body that time can only temper.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1252
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Alta Langa