Alta Langa "Oltrequota Cinquecento" Brut DOCG

In front of a bottle of Alta Langa DOCG, lovers of bubbles always pay close attention. They know, in fact, that this is certainly no ordinary production. Alta Langa means small numbers but great quality. This Brut proposed by Vite Colte is no exception. It is 80% Pinot Noir, and the remainder is Chardonnay. Harvesting is manual and the grapes are delivered to the cellar in crates to preserve their integrity. This is followed by soft pressing and careful vinification. The blending of Pinot and Chardonnay takes place only in the spring following the harvest, when the most delicate phase, that of frothing in the bottle, also begins. Refinement on the lees lasts for a minimum of 30 months. This is followed by disgorgement, or dégorgement as the French say, and a modest dosage. The result is a perlage of great elegance. A perfect glass as an aperitif but which can also accompany a fish-based dinner. Straw yellow colour with fine and persistent perlage. The nose has aromas of bread crust, yeast and dried fruit. In the mouth it is rich, endowed with a nice acidity and leaves the palate with a prolonged sensation of creaminess.