Alta Langa DOCG Giulio I - extra brut Blanc de Noirs Vendemmia 2019
Great bubbles, for the Metodo Classico lovers.
Classic vintage method elegant and savory, characterized by finesse and complexity.
Obtained from pure Pinot Noir grapes and a long refinement on the yeasts. The first vintage of Giulio I was 2005 as a tribute to the sixth generation that gave life to the reality that is still Tosti1820 today.
The 2019 vintage is classfied as between excellent and very good, despite being the year of meteorological records: warm and dry winter, a large temperature range in March, historic cold in May and a very hot July. The work in the vineyard was fundamental to select the production allowing us to bring to the cellar a grape of great quality, healthy with an excellent acid pro_le and perfect ripeness of the berry.
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot noir.
TERRITORY: vineyards belonging to the municipalities of Vesime, Bubbio and Cassinasco located at an average altitude of 350 meters above sea level.
TERROIR: predominantly marly and calcareous, with moderate fertility.
HARVEST: end of August.
PICKING: hand-picking in crate.
VINIFICATION PROCESS: the grapes harvested at the right moment of ripeness arrive to the cellar to be softly pressed scrupulously extracting the free-run must.
FIRST FERMENTATION: fermentation of the must at 15° C for 20 days. It rests until spring in steel vats with batonnage to obtain the elegant notes derived from the yeast cell’s lysis.
SECOND FERMENTATION: the second fermentation and the refinement sur lattes lasted 54 months, a period during which the wine remained in contact with the yeasts followed by rémuage of the bottles and subsequent dégorgement.
TECHNICAL DATA
ALCOHOL: 12,5% vol
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 5 g/l
ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES
FOAM: intense with a fine grain.
PERLAGE: tiny and constant bubbles rise in the glass generating fascinating chains that on the surface maintain a crown of stable foam typical of perfect aging on the yeasts.
COLOR: bright golden.
AROMA: very intense, complex, with floral and fruity notes. The secondary aromas, such as bread crust, honey, vanilla and dried fruits, give particular finesse.
TASTE: elegant and savory. The perfect balance and the particular affinity between aroma and taste bring out a pleasant freshness. The hints of bread and dried fruit are perceived as predominant, accompanied by refreshing citrus notes that complete the complexity of the tasting. The long aging on the yeasts gives unique body and volume. The finish is clean, with a nice and persistent aftertaste.
IDEAL TEMPERATURE: 4-6°C
AVAILABLE SIZE: cl 75
Merum Selezione – 3/3 hearts
Guida Sparkle – 4/5 spheres
IWC – Silver Medal
2022 Wine Enthusiast Giulio I 2017 92 points
2022 Mundus Vini Giulio I 2017 Gold Medal
2021 DECANTER Giulio I 2014 Silver Medal
2019 Concorso Nazionale Douja d’Or (IT) Cuvée Giulio I 2011 Douja d’Or prize
2019 Decanter World Wine Award Cuvée Giulio I 2011 Silver Medal
2018 Global Sparkling Master Cuvée Giulio I 2011 Bronze Medal
2018 IWC Cuvée Giulio I 2011 Bronze Medal
2018 Catavinum – World wine & spirits competition (ES) Cuvée Giulio I 2011 Gold Medal
2018 Mundus Vini Cuvée Giulio I 2011 Silver Medal
2018 Wine enthusiast Cuvée Giulio I 2011 89/100
2018 Decanter World Wine Award Cuvée Giulio I 2011 Bronze Medal