Vanessa

9.2

One of our favorite wine discoveries from a recent trip to Piemonte, Italy was the Alta Langa DOCG.

Alta Langa is a quality spumante (fully sparkling) wine made in the “traditional method” (metodo classico), modeled on the champagne method. It was the first region in Italy to make traditional method wine, starting in the mid-1800s, and became recognized as a DOC in 2002 and a DOCG in 2011.

Alta Langa wines are subject to rigorous legal parameters; for example, they must always:
--be vintage
--be brut or non-dosage (so dry!)
--undergo a minimum of 30 months aging and longer for “Riserva” wines
--be made in a white or rosé stye
--use only Chardonnay and/or Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero) grapes from a delimited production zone

Here is a bottle we brought home from our visit to Coppo: it’s the 2009 Piero Coppo, Riserva del Fondatore, made with 60 % Pinot Nero & 40% Chardonnay.

It matured 9 months on the fine lees in French oak barrels before the second fermentation; and spent another 99 months sur lie in the bottle before disgorgement, lending layers of autolytic and savory characteristics & a creamy texture with a fine, well-integrated mousse.

It’s an excellent wine capable of aging for decades. — 15 days ago

with Deked1

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Deep ruby color. Aromas of dark fruit, leather, menthol and baking spices. Black cherry and black raspberry on the palate with hints of dark chocolate, forest floor, black licorice and coffee. Intensely fruit forward finish. Soft tannins and creamy texture. Thanks for the sample, Kase! — 5 months ago

Jonathan Söderqvist

9.2

Bra vin, hyfsat lätt men med tanniner — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

100% Piedmonte Chardonnay. Medium straw gold color. Aromas of tropical fruits, white flowers, slate and a hint of buttermilk. Flavors of lemon, pineapple, caramel, chamomile and fresh herbs. Nice mineral note on the long and lingering finish. Beautiful malolactic texture. Crisp/mouth watering acidity. Excellent — 2 months ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.0

Excellent in Rome. — 4 months ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

Brut Franciacorta with tiny perlage and refreshing dry palate. 100% Pinot Nero. Enjoyed in Rome at Michelin restaurant. — 6 months ago

Gypsy Moore

8.9

Great value — 3 months ago

Craig Mcdougall

9.0

Bought this from a wine shop in Villagio in 2024. Lovely local wine — 4 months ago

Adolf Kristjansson

9.1

Extremely fresh, bright acidity, absolutely love it. — 6 months ago

with Charlotte

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon with aromas of fresh stone fruits, citrus and salty floral notes, made with the Cortese grape. On the palate flavors of pear, apple and lemon citrus with lively acidity and blossom notes. Medium savory finish ending with citrus and salty mineral character. — 7 months ago