ALTA LANGA DOCG Riserva Coppo

The Riserva Coppo is the winery’s most important sparkling wine. With its great mineral complexity and powerful structure, this is a spumante that can withstand time.

Appellation:
Alta Langa D.O.C.G.

Grape variety:
80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay

First vintage produced:
1984

Exposure:
south – south east

Soil composition:
calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt

Vineyard altitude:
885-1400 ft above sea level

Training system:
Guyot

Harvest:
selection in vineyard of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 20 kg picking baskets

Vinification:
soft pressing and fermentation in french oak barrels

Aging:
9 months on fine lees in french oak barrels with several batonnages followed by around 48 months of bottle refinement on the lees

Capturing the sparkle:
traditional champagne manner

Color:
brilliant straw yellow

Perlage:
extremely fine

Nose:
scents of yeast and bread crust, sweet notes and fresh fruits aromas

Taste:
dry, complex, long finish

Pairings:
fish based dishes, grilled meats, pigeon casserole

Serving temperature:
7°/9° C.

Sizes:
0,750 l. – 1,5 l.