Alta Langa DOCG Contessa Rosa Rosè Brut Riserva • Fontanafredda

Alta Langa Classic Method

Alta Langa DOCG

Contessa Rosa Rosè Brut Riserva

Grapes

Pinot Nero, Chardonnay

Area

Langa Albese e Astigiana

Soil type

White clay, sand and calcareous marn

Exposure and altitude

South , South-West - 400-650 asl

System

Guyot 5.000 plants/ha

Harvest

Beginning of September

Gradation

12,5 % vol

Temperature

6-8 °C

Size

0,75 L - 1,5 L - 3 L

Technical notes

Vinification: The pinot noir grapes are chilled to a temperature of 12 degrees and placed whole in the press where they macerate for about 12/13 hours. At the end of maceration, a soft pressing takes place and the must obtained remains in steel tanks at a temperature of 5/6 degrees for 24 hours before being transferred.At this point, alcoholic fermentation starts. The wine is kept in contact with its fine lees until the following spring and around the month of May it undergoes a second fermentation, in the bottle, followed by a 60-months maturation process on the yeasts, in a cool, dark, protected environment of the cellars, in accordance with the strictest rules of the Metodo Classico sparkling wine.

Tasting notes

Contessa Rosa represents the true spirit of Fontanafredadda: named after Countess Rosa Vercellana, known as “Bela Rusin”, this sparkling wine, made from grapes grown at high altitudes, expresses the union of aromatic freshness and complexity of the great wine Barolo. A new method has been undertaken for the creation of this cuvée, using an expedition liqueur with 1967 Barolo. The result is a soft pink coloured sparkling wine with onion-shaded highlights. The perfume is reminiscent of the scent of orange blossom, pomegranate, chinotto orange and black plums, terminating with ginger, nutmeg, lavender, basil and back ground of custard. The sparkle is fine and persistent in the mouth and the acidity is balanced with a sweet note. A mineral, savoury tasting sensation ends with a citrusy aftertaste.