“Psea” Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG 2020 pas dosé

Az. Agr. Pecchenino | Piedmont
Pecchenino s.a. | Borgata Valdiberti 59 | IT 12063 Dogliani

05280320 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

While Franciacorta has long enjoyed worldwide fame, a quiet revolution is taking place in the hills of the Alta Langa. Here, where the Piedmontese provinces of Cuneo, Alessandria and Asti stretch towards the Ligurian Apennines, the sparkling wine that impresses connoisseurs with its freshness, precision and mineral depth is produced at an altitude of up to 700 metres. Pecchenino, which has been in family hands since the late 18th century and is traditionally known for its great Dolcetto and Barolo, ventured into this small but fine DOCG in 2012 with impressive success – with impressive success. The name "Psea" refers to the village of Pezzea in the municipality of Bossolasco, where Chardonnay and Pinot Nero are rooted in chalky soils at an altitude of 700 metres. The cool climate with pronounced day-night temperature fluctuations enables optimal ripening while maintaining lively acidity – the freshness that makes Alta Langa so unique. The cuvée of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Nero first undergoes alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks before maturing for nine months in barriques. Bottling is followed by 36 months on the lees before the wine is disgorged as a pas dosé, i.e. without any dosage.

The glass is a brilliant straw yellow with copper-coloured reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. The nose opens with intense complexity: notes of bread crust, biscuits and croissant merge with roasted hazelnut and delicate yeast. Behind this, ripe yellow fruit, honey, floral accents and a fine spiciness unfold. On the palate, the wine is structured and creamy, carried by lively, mineral acidity that lends finesse and tension to the whole. The mouthfeel is enveloping and elegant at the same time, the finish is long, fresh and characterised by a fine saltiness. A sparkling wine that combines power with delicacy and bears the hallmark of its altitude. SUPERIORE.DE