Piedmont · Sub-regions

Alta Langa

Alta Langa DOCG — Italy's flagship traditional-method sparkling: Pinot Noir + Chardonnay, minimum 30 months on the lees, vintage. Higher elevations (250–600 m) ensure freshness and acidity.

6Wineries

Grape Varieties

Pinot Nero, Chardonnay

TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont

Alta Langa High-altitude sparkling zone

Alta Langa: cool heights, classic method — Piedmont does sparkling too.

☀ Alpine⛰ Slope: steepPinot NeroChardonnay

What is terroir? →

SOILS

Marlbalanced, structured

Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.

Limestoneprecise, mineral

Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.

CLIMATE · Alpine

The highest sites of the Langhe system (up to 800 m) — cool enough for top classic-method spumante.

TOPOGRAPHY · steep

Rugged high hills above 250 m (the legal minimum) with meagre soils.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

fine moussebrioche & citrustaut aciditylong lees ageing (min. 30 months)Italy's answer to Champagne

Typical Flavours of the Region

Spätburgunder

Red

CherryRaspberryStrawberryViolet

Chardonnay

White

ApplePearCitrusPineapple

Region aroma cloud

CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)ApplePearCitrusPineappleVanilla (oak)ButterBriocheFlint

→ Aroma wheel and variety profiles

Piedmont overview

This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Alta Langa is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries6

Detailed profiles3

Typical Varieties

Pinot Nero

Chardonnay

Top profiles

3 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

Azienda Agricola Roccasanta

Alta Langa · Perletto

Regional

Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Barbera

Patrone Winery

Alta Langa · Cortemilia

Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto

La Trava

Alta Langa · Mango

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Azienda Agricola Roccasanta

Alta Langa · Perletto

Regional

Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Barbera

La Trava

Alta Langa · Mango

Patrone Winery

Alta Langa · Cortemilia

Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto

Azienda Agricola Tintero

Alta Langa · Mango

Cantina Sociale "Terrenostre"

Alta Langa · Cossano Belbo

Millevite

Alta Langa · Cossano Belbo

Events in Piedmont

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10 Oct – Sun, 6 December 2026

Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba – Wine Tasting Experience

Tasting · Alba

Ente Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Albafrom €20

25 Jan – Tue, 26 January 2027

Grandi Langhe

Trade event · Alba

Consorzio Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe Dogliani

27 Jan – Sat, 30 January 2027

Nebbiolo Prima

Trade event · Alba

Albeisa

24 Apr – Sun, 2 May 2027

Vinum Alba

Wine fair · Alba

Ente Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Albafrom €20

15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027

Nizza è Barbera

Tasting · Nizza Monferrato

Associazione Produttori del Nizzafrom €15

29 May – Sun, 30 May 2027

Cantine Aperte Piemonte

Open cellar · Piemont

Movimento Turismo del Vino PiemonteFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Alta Langa?

The key grape varieties in Alta Langa are Pinot Nero and Chardonnay.

How many wineries are there in Alta Langa?

Cellarmap lists 6 wineries in Alta Langa. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.

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Chardonnay