Cocchi Giulio
Alta Langa Totocorde Brut Millesimato 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Alta Langa |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Long bottle maturation in a cool, dark place for 4 years (at least 48 months) on the lees; manual riddling on pupitres, cold disgorgement (à la glace) and a small dosage of liqueur d'expédition. |
- Type: Traditional Method Brut sparkling wine, Alta Langa DOCG 2020
- Grapes: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from vineyards over 250 metres
- Ageing: At least 48 months on the lees, manual riddling and cold disgorgement
- Nose and palate: Notes of candied citrus and pastry, savoury palate with a citron finish
- Food pairings: Ideal with oysters, sushi, seafood risottos and battered fried food
Description
Type of wine
Cocchi Alta Langa Totocorde Brut is an Alta Langa Metodo Classico wine produced by Giulio Cocchi, the result of an elegant blend that combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. On the nose, it reveals a broad and complex bouquet, characterised by notes of candied citrus and hints of fine pastry. On the palate, it is structured and substantial, with a vibrant sapidity and a citrus texture that leads to a fragrant finish with echoes of citron. Its decisive gustatory dynamics make it ideal for pairing with oysters, seafood risottos, salmon canapés, and battered fried foods.
Origin
This wine originates in Piedmont, in the heart of the Alta Langa territory, from vineyards situated above 250 metres in altitude on the right bank of the Tanaro river. The cool and sunny exposures allow for optimal ripening of the grapes, preserving their natural freshness. The white marly-limestone soils give the bunches a distinctive saline character and a solid potential for evolution. The combination of altitude, climate, and clonal selection defines a precise territorial identity, offering an expression with a marked gustatory tension.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and soft pressing of the bunches. The first fermentation takes place in steel vats for about three weeks, followed by cold decanting. At the end of winter, the blend is created before the secondary fermentation according to the Metodo Classico. The subsequent maturation on the lees continues for at least 48 months in a cool, dark environment, giving the wine considerable depth. The cycle concludes with manual riddling on pupitres, cold disgorging, and a balanced dosage of liqueur d'expédition to define its refined Brut profile.
History and Curiosities
The Totocorde label, a Latin expression meaning ‘with all one’s heart’, embodies Giulio Cocchi’s commitment to creating this symbolic cuvée of Alta Langa. Conceived to honour the Metodo Classico tradition, the renowned 2020 vintage boasts entirely artisanal craftsmanship. Ageing for at least 48 months on the lees and the meticulous manual turning of the bottles enhance an excellence already recognised with the prestigious The Wine Hunter Award. A masterpiece that encapsulates all the Piedmontese dedication in every glass.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1891
- Oenologist: Giulio Bava
- Bottles produced: 350.000
Giulio Cocchi completaCocchi’s original products and recipes was well-known during Belle Epoque and on the versatile scene of the Futurist period. Cocchi’s products and name were soon spreading worldwide, as shown by exportation documents to New York, London, Sydney, Colonial Africa and Venezuela, where the "Casa Cocchi de Venezuela" was founded and run for a long while in Caracas.
Since 1978, Giulio Cocchi is owned and operated by the Bava Family, themselves highly renowned wine producers in Monferrato and Langhe. Today the winery still maintains its artisan character and follows the original recipes, formulated by Giulio Cocchi in 1891, to craft the distinctive wines that have made the Cocchi a cult name. Among the results of last 30 years, the defense of Barolo Chinato from forgetfulness and the relaunch of Vermouth di Torino category. Storico Vermouth di Torino since 2011 has been the driving force for the rebirth of the top-of-the-range Vermouth di Torino on the international scene. Not to be forgotten the attention for the sparkling wines, with the committment for the valorization of Alta Langa DOCG.
With more than a century of uninterrupted activity behind it, Giulio Cocchi is registered in the National Register of Historic Enterprises. Read more
| Name | Cocchi Alta Langa Totocorde Brut 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Alta Langa DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Cocchi Giulio |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Totocorde label, a Latin expression meaning ‘with all one’s heart’, embodies Giulio Cocchi’s commitment to creating this symbolic cuvée of Alta Langa. Conceived to honour the Metodo Classico tradition, the renowned 2020 vintage boasts entirely artisanal craftsmanship. Ageing for at least 48 months on the lees and the meticulous manual turning of the bottles enhance an excellence already recognised with the prestigious The Wine Hunter Award. A masterpiece that encapsulates all the Piedmontese dedication in every glass. |
| Origin | Hills on the right bank of the Tanaro river, Alta Langa (Piedmont, Italy), over 250 m above sea level. |
| Soil composition | White marly-limestone soils |
| Fermentation | Three weeks (first fermentation) and at least 48 months on the lees in the bottle |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method), with second fermentation in the bottle |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method): manual harvest; first fermentation in stainless steel vats for three weeks, then cold storage/decantation to encourage sedimentation; blending of the cuvée at the end of winter, combining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the same harvest; second fermentation in the bottle with long maturation in a cool, dark place for 4 years (at least 48 months on the lees); manual riddling on wooden pupitres; cold disgorgement (à la glace); a small dosage of liqueur d'expédition for a balanced brut. |
| Aging | Long bottle maturation in a cool, dark place for 4 years (at least 48 months) on the lees; manual riddling on pupitres, cold disgorgement (à la glace) and a small dosage of liqueur d'expédition. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |