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Monsignore – Alta Langa Extra Brut – 2018

First label released on the market with the intention of immediately conveying the fine and captivating richness of Alta Langa. Composed of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, vineyards around 20 years of age near Vicoforte at altitudes between 400 and 500 meters with clay and limestone soils, suitable conditions for aromas and acidity. Grapes harvested by hand, vinified in old barrels without temperature control for a few weeks, then continuing with aging on the lees in the bottle for 36 months. Extra-brut dosage, only 5500 bottles for a bubbly that has the flavor of novelty, citrusy and intense aromas that anticipate a juicy drink with beautiful acidity, freshness and minerality in the finish are the apex of a perfect balance.

  • Producer: Monsignore
  • Name: Alta Langa Extra Brut
  • Grape Variety: 50% Chardonnay – 50% Pinot Noir
  • Vintage: 2018
  • Alcohol Content: 12,5%
  • Bottle Size: 750ml
  • Production: 5500 bottles

Productive Notes: alcoholic fermentation in wooden barrels without temperature control. Aged on its own yeasts for 36 months.

Wine naturally contains solphites

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Description

Every day new stories are born that lead to the creation of new chapters, this is the case of Monsignore considered an innovative reality in the making of bubbles. Born in 2014 from the project of Giuseppe Blengini and Roberta Ceretto, husband and wife, and respective owners of their companies, (architect him and Ceretto Vini her ) with the desire to invest in the production of high quality Alta Langa. The winery is located in Vicoforte, near Mondovì, where an old farmhouse belonging to the local diocese has been renovated, 44 hectares of property, 10 of which are planted with vines where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown with excellent results due to the strong temperature ranges. Being still inexperienced in the production of sparkling wine, the help of experts was sought, agronomist Giampiero Romana to enhance a terroir rich in limestone while oenologist Giuseppe Caviola regarding techniques and methods of sparkling wine making: in this way, the first harvest was carried out in 2017. The same teachings imparted over generations are used, environmental respect and natural treatments in the vineyards, in the winery the use of wood in vinification is used to give more expressive character to the wines, aging in the bottle linked to the progress of the vintage. So much future in this new challenge.

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