About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The vines are Guyot trained at approximately 270–450 metres above sea level, with a density of 4,000 plants per hectare. The technical sheet describes an east–west exposure and calcareous marl soils. The wine page instead gives a south–southeast exposure and describes the soil as calcareous clay marl.
Grapes
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Riserva Coppo is the flagship sparkling wine in the range. The first vintage was produced in 1984.
Vinification
Harvest takes place from August to September. The healthiest, ripest bunches are selected in the vineyard and picked by hand into 20 kg baskets. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is completed in full. The secondary fermentation occurs in bottle according to the traditional method.
Ageing
The base wine spends nine months on fine lees in French oak barrels, with repeated bâtonnage. This is followed by 36 months of bottle ageing on the lees.
Technical data
The wine is classified as Alta Langa DOCG Riserva and is offered in 750 ml and 1.5 L formats.
Tasting profile
Brilliant straw yellow, with an extremely fine perlage. The nose combines yeast and bread-crust notes with sweet nuances and fresh-fruit aromas. The palate is dry and complex, with a long finish. Its pronounced mineral character and firm, elegant structure support extended ageing.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 7–9 °C. Pair with fish dishes, grilled meats or pigeon casserole.
Label / history
Produced since 1984, Riserva Coppo represents the leading expression of Coppo's traditional-method sparkling wines and is conceived to develop over many years.
