About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown in vineyards facing east and west, at approximately 270–450 metres above sea level. The soils consist of calcareous clay marl. Planting density is 4,000–5,000 vines per hectare, and the vines are Guyot trained.
Grapes
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Vinification
Harvest takes place in August. The healthiest and ripest grapes are selected in the vineyard and picked by hand into 20 kg crates. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is completed in full.
Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the traditional method.
Ageing
The wine remains on its lees in bottle for 30 months.
Technical data
Alta Langa DOCG Brut. Available in 750 ml and 1.5 L bottles.
Tasting profile
Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections and a fine perlage. The nose is intense and fragrant, opening with fresh apple before developing notes of bread and yeast. The palate is dry, fresh and elegant.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 6–8 °C. Suitable as an aperitif and with mortadella, fried baby squid and anchovies, or steamed prawns.
Label / history
The wine is dedicated to Luigi Coppo, who succeeded winery founder Piero Coppo. After the destructive flood of 1948, his tenacity and determination helped modernise the cellars and introduce innovative technology. The dedication extends to everyone who perseveres in the face of adversity.
