Alta Langa DOCG arrives in the capital with a great tasting on Monday 17 June, from 10.30 to 17.30 in the setting of Palazzo Brancaccio (Viale del Monte Oppio 7 Rome).

Alta Langa DOCG arrives in the capital with a great tasting on Monday 17 June, from 10.30 to 17.30 in the setting of Palazzo Brancaccio (Viale del Monte Oppio 7 Rome).

Together with 27 other producers of Alte Bollicine Piemontesi, Cocchi will be present at the Alta Langa Consortium event, Alta Langa Roma , in the Sala di Gala , desk number 9, and will bring for tasting:

• Alta Langa Extra Brut Organic vintage 2019
• Alta Langa Bianc ‘d Bianc brut vintage 2018
• Alta Langa Pas Dosé vintage 2018

The event is reserved for a professional audience (journalists, buyers, wine sellers, HoReCa). Access is free and requires registration at this link.

Cocchi and Alta Langa DOCG

In Cocchi’s tastings, great aging wines are tasted, often true challenges to time, the result of centuries-old savoir faire , respect for the method, the irreplaceable value of history, the search for excellence and profound respect for a territory unique and yet to be discovered, that of the high lands of the Langa. Cocchi was among the promoters, already at the end of the last century, of that “Gentlemen’s Agreement” which contributed to making the denomination so appreciated in Piedmont: an agreement that recognizes the role of winegrowing families as custodians of traditions and guardians of the territory. From local winemakers, who thus remain owners of their lands, Cocchi continues to purchase grapes, honoring that same agreement more than two decades later.

Cocchi’s Alta Langa DOCG is recognizable for a perfectly structured style, elegant and at the same time vibrant, of great freshness, where the Pinot wines with long aging on the yeasts and a minimum dosage of sugars are the protagonists. Like the Pinots, Cocchi’s Chardonnays also see only steel and glass and express the purity of the vine with a contemporary, rigorous and seductive imprint.

Cocchi was the first winery ever to offer an Alta Langa wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes ( Bianc ‘d Bianc , first vintage 2000), the first to offer a rosé wine ( Rösa , first vintage 2000) and, in 2019, even the first to launch a Grappa di Alta Langa .

The new Alta Langa Extra Brut Biologico vintage 2019 by Cocchi

In Rome it will be possible to taste, together with the Bianc ‘d Bianc Cocchi classic method Alta Langa DOCG vintage 2018 and the Pas Dosé Cocchi classic method Alta Langa DOCG vintage 2018 , the new Organic Extra Brut vintage 2019 .

This new cuvée comes from blended organic grapes (50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay). Grown on the same soil and in the same plot, the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for the Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut Biologico 2019 originate in a single vineyard from the Monforte d’Alba area, where factors such as the white soils, the calcareous soils and dry, mainly marly, the exposure to the west, the altitude, cooperate to express a particularly healthy fruit.

“ We created this cuvée to research the adaptability of the Alta Langa denomination territory to organic cultivation and to identify an area more suited to this choice. The vineyard from which this cuvée comes has proven to be suitable for producing quality grapes, albeit with reduced quantities ” explained Giulio Bava, Cocchi’s winemaker.

The Cocchi style, even before it is in the glass, can already be recognized in the winemaking: the pressing of the grapes and the fermentation of the different fractions takes place separately for the two varieties in steel vats without the use of wood. The formation of the final batch takes into account only the best fermented and cold-decanted fractions, without the aid of fining agents.

The draft of the bottles being tasted, which took place on 22 May 2020, is the bottling phase of the base wine to which sugar and organic yeasts are added, responsible for the second fermentation, which lasted a month and a half.

The slow cycle of maturation on the yeasts and refinement of this special organic cuvée continued until the disgorgement of the batch, which took place 46 months later: 19 March 2024.

This sparkling wine, among the first organic of the denomination, is an extra brut, without further added sugars. Of the 2019 vintage, 12,700 bottles were produced.

Giulio Bava continues: “The Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut Biologico 2019 is a new bet on a denomination in which we have believed and invested since the beginning, and which we have supported with energy.

Cocchi’s long history is studded with important records within the appellation: Cocchi was among the first producers to believe in Alte Piedmontese bubbles, so much so that today, in our archives, two entire decades of magnums are preserved for tasting, since “Alta Langa” was little more than a dream, a project and a brand, not yet a denomination” .

“ Even today, for Cocchi, full fidelity to the denomination, perfect compliance with a particularly rigorous specification, which allows the production of only vintage wines, that is, the expression of a single harvest which is reported on the label, is a point of pride; a specification that requires no less than 30 months of aging for this classic method, and Cocchi does even more, coming onto the market with cuvées that have rested on the yeasts for at least an extra year, beyond the 30 months expected, as happens today with this organic cuvée, 46 months on the yeasts ”.

TASTING NOTES

Clear and crystalline in its straw color with greenish reflections. Very delicate and fine initial olfactory impact. Floral of yarrow and hawthorn. Riper hints of broom/acacia then leave room for fresh lemon, grapefruit and pomelo juices. Sensations that leave the mouth clean and clear without giving bitterness. Light limestone flavor and white pepper accompany the finish of Mediterranean herbs and nori seaweed, giving smoothness and pleasantness to the sip.

On 9 July in the park of Castello di Spessa in Capriva del Friuli and on 30 July on the beach of Grado

The long-awaited Dinner Shows organized by Friuli Venezia Giulia Via dei Sapori are back in July, the 20 stars of the restaurant industry who for over 20 years have been staging the most refined things Friuli Venezia Giulia offers on the table in highly evocative places. Two of the most glamorous events of the Friulian summer , in two exceptional locations: July 9th in the park of Castello di Spessa in Capriva del Friuli and July 30th on the beach of Grado (in case of bad weather, they will be postponed to the 10th and 31st respectively July). Together with the chefs, excellent winemakers and agri-food producers will give life to the refined Show Dinners: in all, a close-knit team of around sixty top level companies , standard bearers of the food and wine excellence of the region.

Two dream settings for two style and social events with haute cuisine which will not fail to amaze and which will take place with the usual successful format. After the welcome, at sunset, with the excellent products of the 14 artisans of taste who are partners of the consortium, an extraordinary journey of taste will begin for those present in 20 stages , signed by the chefs of the group’s restaurants who will cook live in front of the unpublished public dishes designed to pay homage to summer: AB Osteria Contemporanea in Lavariano di Mortegliano, Ai Fiori in Trieste, Al Gallo in Pordenone, Al Grop in Tavagnacco, Al Paradiso in Pocenia, Al Ponte di Gradisca D’Isonzo, All’Androna in Grado , Caffetteria Torinese di Palmanova, Campiello di San Giovanni Al Natisone, Carnia di Venzone, Costantini di Collalto di Tarcento, Da Nando di Mortegliano, Da Toni di Gradiscutta di Varmo, Enoteca di Buttrio , La Taverna di Colloredo Monte Albano, La Torre di Spilimbergo , Lokanda Devetak of Savogna d’Isonzo, Mondschein of Sappada, San Michele of Fagagna, Vitello d’Oro of Udine. With them, 4 Friends of the Consortium Restaurants will also be present: Alla Luna in Gorizia, Tre Merli in Trieste, Casa Valcellina in Montereale Valcellina, Da Alvise in Sutrio and, at Castello di Spessa, the resort’s restaurant, La Tavernetta al Castello .

At each station, alongside the chefs, a winemaker will taste his wines paired with the dishes on offer and will be available to the public to answer questions and curiosities. At the end, each restaurant and the consortium’s pastry chefs will present their very personal interpretation of the summer dessert, and stations will be set up for coffee and spirits .

A unique journey to discover the evolution of bottled wine.

New and highly anticipated edition for Life of Wine, a unique event dedicated to the refinement of bottled wines from great Italian wineries, which will be held on Sunday 24 November in the splendid spaces of the Hotel Villa Pamphili.

Created by Studio Umami and Roberta Perna Comunicazione Enogastronomica, agencies in Florence specialized in communication and organization of food and wine events, in collaboration with the journalist Maurizio Valeriani, director of the newspaper Vinodabere , this year too it will bring together around 60 companies from all over the Bel Paese, called to let the public taste their older vintages and offer a unique journey back in time.

Each winery present at its tasting counter will bring at least one label from at least two less recent vintages in addition to the vintage on the market , giving those present the opportunity to immerse themselves in numerous and intriguing micro verticals and to savor the evolution of some great wines in their glasses. Italians. In addition to this , it will also be possible to taste other labels on the market or, to have an exhaustive picture of the production of each individual company.

Participants, if they wish, will also be able to purchase some labels, the cost of which will be displayed above each company counter.

From 10 am to 1.30 pm, entry will be reserved for registered sommeliers (entry cost 25 euros), press, communicators and operators only in the wine sector . The latter will be able to request accreditation which will only be valid once confirmed by email by the organization.

To request accreditation for press and industry communicators (from 1 July onwards) and to request accreditation for operators (from 1 July onwards) please refer to the Life of Wine website in the “entrances” section.

Accreditations will only be valid if confirmed via email by the organization.

From 1.30pm the doors will also open to enthusiasts.

The event will end at 7pm.

The entrance ticket will be 35 euros and will allow you to taste all the wines present.

The numbers that have accompanied the event over the years demonstrate an exponential growth in terms of participation and quality of the public : the latest edition saw the presence of over 60 wineries from all over Italy and 600 entries, of which 2,00 were sector operators and over 100 representatives of the specialized press.

Life of Wine 2024

Sunday 24 November Hotel Villa Pamphili via della Nocetta 105 – Rome Hours: 10.00 am – 7.00 pm From 10.00 am to 1.30 pm reserved for the press, operators and sommeliers

A wine tourism journey through winemaking excellence signed by Mattia Vezzola

Eight hundred souls told by D’Annunzio and Carducci, in the heart of Valtènesi, where the hills of morainic origin lean up to the shores of Lake Garda, exposed to the rising sun. Costaripa, a winemaking jewel since 1928, today led by the oenologist Mattia Vezzola. This land of glacial origin, ventilated by fresh morning breezes and characterized by a typically Mediterranean climate, was in 1896 the place of origin and suitable land for the first great Italian rosé wines. An enchanted territory, outlined by the soft contours and soft colors of roses and lavender, already historically divided into the Riviera dei Castelli and the Riviera dei Limoni. Respecting a tradition that has been renewed for almost a hundred years, Costaripa today represents the respectful spirit of oenological research, where contemporary technologies blend perfectly with ancient methodologies to create wines of unparalleled uniqueness. In this corner of the world, where time seems to slow down and where the rhythms of nature take over, Costaripa invites wine lovers and enthusiasts to experience the magic of a territory that teaches us to savor the pleasures of life, between history, culture and unforgettable wines . All enthusiasts are guided, through tasting itineraries, on real journeys within a territory that manages to bring out the best notes of some rare vines such as Groppello Gentile. The wine tourism experience offered by Costaripa begins in the historic vineyards and then winds through the winery’s production path and ends with a guided tasting of four wines, through which it is possible to understand the unattainable elegance of rosés and the search for the uniqueness of each bottle, given by manual processing in the vineyard and in the cellar. Each sip tells of a biodiversity that is expressed in wines of rare flavor, harmony and aromatic complexity. In this unique setting, unforgettable experiences took place, capable of enchanting visitors and involving them in a timeless sensorial dimension. Among these, the tasting in the suggestive and historic barrel room of the Costaripa winery organized on the occasion of special and exclusive events, a magical place where the light of the candles alone reveals the silent presence of the ancient white oak barrels, in which the wines of the the company, from the Classic Method to the entire line of rosé wines. Guests here had the opportunity to savor Mattia Vezzola’s high-quality sparkling wines, immersed in an intimate and enveloping atmosphere that transports them back in time and celebrates the rich winemaking tradition of the place. These memorable tastings have made the memory of Costaripa an indelible symbol of excellence and history. The visit to Costaripa can then extend to the discovery of the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the historic residence of Gabriele D’Annunzio transformed into a museum, where the poet’s literary spirit harmonizes with lush gardens and a breathtaking view of the lake. The Island of Garda, a small paradise accessible by boat, which over the centuries has welcomed figures such as Saint Francis of Assisi and Dante Alighieri. It is possible to explore the lush botanical garden and the elegant neo-Gothic-Venetian style villa. The ancient paper mills of Toscolano, which since 17 October 1381 have demonstrated the creativity and intelligent evolution of paper production in a context of extraordinary natural beauty.