Alta Langa DOCG Dosaggio Zero Numero Primo 2020 Castello di Perno

What kind of wine it is

Alta Langa Dosaggio Zero Numero Primo by Castello di Perno is a Traditional Method sparkling wine born from a blend of Pinot Noir accompanied by Chardonnay. It offers a dry sip with solid structure. The bottle refermentation defines a precise character, standing out for its well-defined minerality. Careful vinification enhances the grapes and ensures a tasting tension that invites another sip and reflects the authenticity of the region.

Where it comes from

The grapes for this sparkling wine come from the vineyards of Serravalle Langhe, at seven hundred meters of altitude. This location in Alta Langa provides the ideal conditions for both grape varieties. The altitude ensures slow ripening, crucial for maintaining a marked freshness and a distinct aromatic profile. The conditions of this hilly area give the glass a linear character and a clear progression.

How it is made

After harvest, the bunches are destemmed and undergo a very gentle maceration. Fermentation starts spontaneously, without added yeast, in truncated-cone steel tanks. The sparkling process follows the Traditional Method: the wine rests on the lees for thirty-six months. This long refinement enriches the sip by conferring a soft texture and well-balanced evolutionary complexity before reaching the market.

Tasting notes

It presents in the glass with a fine and persistent mousse, a visual testament to the wine's careful aging on the lees. The bouquet opens with fragrant notes of bread crust, leaving room for hints of red fruit and floral nuances. On the palate it's dry, supported by a solid structure. A clear mineral streak accompanies the flavor development and leads to a long finish fully in line with the nose.

Pairings

The essential nature of this label makes it ideal for pairing with seafood dishes and shellfish-based preparations. The notable freshness acts as the perfect contrast to mixed fried foods, effectively balancing the richness of fried dishes. It is also an excellent companion to light starters with a delicate profile. The savoriness enhances recipes without overpowering them and creates an interplay that underscores the mineral component.

When to serve it

This sparkling wine expresses itself best during an elegant aperitif or to create the perfect start to a seafood-based meal. Its precise flavor profile maintains a high tone throughout dinner, enabling steady enjoyment. It's the perfect choice when you desire a bubbly with measured structure and no added sugars. Choosing this Dosaggio Zero means appreciating a refined conviviality, based on cleanness of flavor.