Borgo Maragliano
Alta Langa Brut Rosè Giovanni Galliano 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa Rosato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Maturation in stainless steel tanks for about 8 months and ageing on the lees (sur lie) for 30 months. |
- Traditional method: cold maceration, aged for 8 months in steel and 36 months on the lees
- Pure Pinot Noir: Alta Langa DOCG Brut Rosé 2021, 12.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromas: wild strawberry, redcurrant and pomegranate, with hints of white bread and sugared almond
- On the palate: soft and fruity sip, lively freshness and fine perlage
- Terroir and care: Crevoglio (Loazzolo, Asti), tuff and sandstone soils, ecological viticulture
Description
What kind of wine it is
Borgo Maragliano Alta Langa Rosé is a sparkling wine that expresses the elegance of Pinot Noir. Made using the Traditional Method, it appears a delicate pink and reveals a refined bouquet, with clear notes of wild strawberries, redcurrants, pomegranate and white bread. On the palate, it offers a soft and fruity sip, balanced by a lively freshness that makes it easy to drink. Thanks to its marked balance, it is the ideal choice to accompany elegant starters, fish-based dishes and fine cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the vineyards of Crevoglio, in the Asti municipality of Loazzolo, at the heart of the Alta Langa denomination. The vines sink their roots into tuffaceous and sandstone soils, enriched by a calcareous component that gives the tasting a clear sensation and remarkable structural finesse. The Borgo Maragliano estate is dedicated to strict eco-friendly viticulture, caring for the health of the vines and the balance of the natural environment to enhance the authentic identity of the Piedmontese territory.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a brief cold maceration of the grapes, essential for extracting the rosé colour, followed by gentle pressing. After the first fermentation, the must matures for about eight months in stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, the sparkling base is bottled for the prise de mousse according to the Traditional Method, undergoing ageing on the lees for thirty-six months, which enriches its structure and aromatic complexity. The process concludes with disgorgement, preparing the wine for consumption.
History and Curiosities
Born from the experience of Giovanni Galliano, Borgo Maragliano Alta Langa DOCG is a sparkling wine that combines eco-friendly viticulture with the excellence of the Piedmontese terroir. This Brut Rosé, made exclusively from Pinot Noir, comes from mature vines. After a brief cold maceration and eight months in stainless steel, the cuvée completes its profile with a slow refermentation and ageing for 36 months on the lees. The result is an extraordinarily smooth sip, awarded 91 points by James Suckling and ideal for accompanying delicate dishes.
Awards
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2021
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Carlo Galliano
- Bottles produced: 365.000
- Hectares: 39
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| Name | Borgo Maragliano Alta Langa Brut Rosè Giovanni Galliano 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Borgo Maragliano |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the experience of Giovanni Galliano, Borgo Maragliano Alta Langa DOCG is a sparkling wine that combines eco-friendly viticulture with the excellence of the Piedmontese terroir. This Brut Rosé, made exclusively from Pinot Noir, comes from mature vines. After a brief cold maceration and eight months in stainless steel, the cuvée completes its profile with a slow refermentation and ageing for 36 months on the lees. The result is an extraordinarily smooth sip, awarded 91 points by James Suckling and ideal for accompanying delicate dishes. |
| Origin | Crevoglio (Loazzolo, Asti) |
| Soil composition | Tuff and sandstone with a small percentage of calcium |
| Fermentation | 36 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | After the harvest, the grapes macerate for 5–8 hours at a low temperature, followed by gentle pressing; primary fermentation on the lees, maturation in stainless steel tanks for about 8 months; bottling with the addition of yeasts and sugar dosage, secondary fermentation in the bottle for 36 months; clarification and disgorgement. |
| Aging | Maturation in stainless steel tanks for about 8 months and ageing on the lees (sur lie) for 30 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |