About this wine
A traditional-method (metodo classico) sparkling wine, DOCG Alta Langa, blending approximately 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Nero (indicative). Bright straw-yellow with golden reflections, aromas of grapefruit, citrus, stone fruit and white flowers, with a crisp, impactful palate from extended lees aging and secondary fermentation in bottle.
A crisp, food-friendly sparkling wine that shows Piedmont can rival Champagne-method sparklers.
Sommelier's Note
"Alta Langa is Piedmont's answer to Champagne's method, and Rizzi's version has the citrus precision to prove the region deserves the comparison."
Food Pairings
Fried appetizers, oysters, aperitivo boards.
When to drink it
Celebratory toasts, aperitivo, seafood dinners.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
- Style
- Sparkling
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Price Range
- ¥5,500-8,000 (indicative estimate converted from overseas retail pricing)
Terroir & Winemaking
Chardonnay ~85% / Pinot Nero ~15% (indicative blend), traditional method with secondary fermentation and extended lees aging in bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alta Langa DOCG?
- It's a Piedmontese sparkling wine appellation made using the traditional method (secondary fermentation in bottle), similar to Champagne.
- What grapes are used?
- Primarily Chardonnay with a smaller proportion of Pinot Nero, though exact ratios can vary by vintage.
- How does it compare to Champagne?
- It shares the same production method and similarly crisp, mineral-driven style, though it expresses Piedmont's own citrus and stone-fruit character.
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