Winemaking
From Pinot Noir to Alta Langa
Alta Langa, Pinot Noir and Time
Alta Langa is born in the highest hills of Piedmont, where altitude, climate and patience come together to create sparkling wines of remarkable character.
At the heart of this expression is Pinot Noir, a variety renowned for its elegance, structure and ability to convey the identity of its origin.
Every bottle follows the strict standards of Alta Langa DOCG and embarks on a journey in which time plays an essential role.
Secondary Fermentation in Bottle
After vinification, the base wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, the defining step of the traditional method.
This is where the sparkle is naturally created and where the wine begins its long evolution.
A Minimum of 30 Months on the Lees
The bottles rest in the cellar for no less than thirty months, allowing the wine to develop depth, complexity and refinement.
Throughout this extended ageing period, Pinot Noir gains balance and character, while the fine bubbles become increasingly integrated and persistent.
Time is not simply a stage of the process. It is one of the essential ingredients.
Remuage
At the end of the ageing period, each bottle is gradually turned and inclined so that the lees collect in the neck.
A meticulous operation that requires precision and care, preparing the wine for its final stages.
Disgorgement
The accumulated lees are then removed through disgorgement, completing a process that has taken years rather than months.
Only then is the wine ready to reveal its purity, elegance and the distinctive character shaped by time.
The Expression of Place
From harvest to disgorgement, every decision is guided by a simple principle: allowing Pinot Noir and the Alta Langa hills to express themselves naturally and without haste.
Because our Alta Langa is created not only by grapes and craftsmanship, but also by time.
