# Millesimato Metodo Classico Alta Langa (2020)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Marcalberto
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, chamomile blossom, pear, bread dough, bread crust, biscuit, brioche, dried fruit

## About this wine

The Millesimato Metodo Classico Alta Langa from Azienda Agricola Marcalberto is a vintage-dated sparkling wine from the Alta Langa DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. This family-run estate, managed by Marco and Alberto Cane with their father Piero, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of their high-altitude vineyards. The wine is crafted using the Metodo Classico, a traditional method involving a second fermentation in the bottle, a technique that contributes to its complexity and structure. The vineyards are situated at elevations of at least 250 meters, on soils that are typically medium-textured and calcareous, ideal for producing wines with significant personality.

## Interesting facts

- Millesimato means it's a vintage-dated sparkling wine.
- Metodo Classico involves a second fermentation in the bottle.
- Vineyards are at least 250 meters above sea level.
- Wines are never filtered or clarified.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy dishes, while its complexity complements the subtle sweetness of shellfish. The effervescence cleanses the palate, making it a versatile partner for a range of flavors.

## Wine making process

The Millesimato Metodo Classico Alta Langa is produced using the traditional method, involving a second fermentation in the bottle. The initial fermentation occurs in second-year French oak barrels, with a four-month 'battonage' process followed by two months of natural clearing. The wine is never filtered or clarified, relying on natural static decanting. Aging takes place on the lees for a minimum of 2 years, contributing to the wine's complexity. The vineyards are located in communes such as Santo Stefano Belbo, Calosso, and Cossano Belbo, at altitudes of at least 250 meters, on medium-textured, calcareous soils.