About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Alma Assemblage 2 draws on 93 selections from 75 vineyards. Its principal vineyards are Favento, Brede, Uccellanda, Rocchetta, Porte Alte, Sasso, Valli, Cancello Moretti, Casotte and Ceppate. The vines average 29–30 years of age and are planted at 5,000 vines/ha. Training systems comprise Guyot, spurred cordon, Sylvoz, double arched and single arched systems. Yields are 10,000 kg/ha for Chardonnay and 9,000 kg/ha for both Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.
Grapes
Blend proportions vary by assemblage. The latest published release, Alma Assemblage 2 with a 2022 base, comprises 86% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir and 1% Pinot Blanc.
Vinification
Blend proportions vary by assemblage. Latest published release, Alma Assemblage 2 (2022 base): 86% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir, 1% Pinot Blanc.
Ageing
Of the base wines, 18.6% underwent élevage in pièces, divided between 11.5% Chardonnay and 7.1% Pinot Noir. The cuvée matured on its lees for an average of 30 months.
Technical data
Alcohol is 12.5%, total acidity 6.0 g/L and pH 3.10. Residual sugar is 1.3 g/L and total sugar 3.3 g/L. Total sulphur dioxide is 47 mg/L. Available formats are 375 ml, 750 ml, 1,500 ml, 3,000 ml, 6,000 ml and 9,000 ml.
Tasting profile
Bright yellow, with an exceptionally fine, persistent perlage and creamy, pinpoint bubbles. Mediterranean flowers, citrus, delicate balsamic nuances and sweet spices shape a subtle bouquet, balancing freshness and tension with expressive richness. The palate is poised, gentle and structured, with complexity and fragrance carried by a savoury, mineral vein. Pomelo, white plum, wildflower honey and candied yellow citrus lead into a prolonged finish.
Vintage notes
The winter of 2022 was unusually mild and dry, and the dry conditions continued into spring. Budbreak began at the end of March, slightly later than in the preceding year, while flowering was rapid and concentrated in the second half of May. Limited early-season rainfall helped preserve healthy fruit but placed greater demands on vines growing in shallow soils. From mid-June, summer became markedly hot. Scarce but timely rain on 28 and 29 July restored soil-water balance and supported ripening.
Harvest began early on 8 August. Cooler temperatures helped retain freshness and aromatic finesse, and picking concluded on 24 August. Older, well-balanced vineyards benefited from deeper roots during the driest periods. The resulting wines combined elegance and structure.
