Alta Langa
Wine · PDO · 148 municipalities
Recognised in 2004, the Alta Langa DOCG is Piedmont’s dedicated appellation for bottle-fermented sparkling wines, produced across 148 municipalities including Acqui Terme and Alba. What distinguishes this denomination from other regional sparkling styles is its strict focus on dry profiles: the official rules completely exclude demi-sec, sec, and dolce styles. Crafting these wines demands a rigorous minimum elaboration period of 30 months on the lees, starting from bottle fermentation. Made from Pinot nero and Chardonnay, which must comprise at least 90% of the blend, the resulting wines achieve a minimum alcohol content of 11.5% vol, delivering a savory, complex, and harmonious character.
The facts
- Colour
- from pale straw yellow to deep gold; fine and persistent mousse
- Taste
- sapid, fine and harmonious
- Consortium
- Consorzio Alta Langa →
The producers 68
+ 62 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alta Langa produced?
- Alta Langa is produced in 148 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Acqui Terme, Alba, Albaretto della Torre, Alice Bel Colle and more.
- What grape is Alta Langa made from?
- Alta Langa is made from Pinot nero e/o Chardonnay (min 90%), altri vitigni non aromatici idonei (Piemonte).
- How long must Alta Langa age?
- Alta Langa must age at least 30 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Alta Langa?
- The minimum alcohol content of Alta Langa is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.