Alta Langa DOCG: A Sparkling Start to the 2025 Harvest

The 2025 harvest has officially begun in the rolling hills of Alta Langa DOCG, and the mood among producers is radiant.

ASTI – Smiles and optimism are everywhere, fueled by excellent quality forecasts that promise one of the most exciting vintages in recent years.

Perfect Conditions for an Exceptional Vintage

The growing season unfolded in near harmony with nature. A mild winter set the stage, followed by a cool, rain-kissed spring that encouraged even flowering and reliable fruit set. Summer then delivered warm, luminous days without excessive heat, balanced by refreshing night-time temperatures. This interplay of sun and coolness provided the ideal recipe for grapes to mature steadily and gracefully.

This year’s harvest will start slightly earlier than usual. Pinot Noir from mid-altitude vineyards is expected to be picked shortly after August 15, while the higher parcels will wait just a few more days to reach the peak of ripeness.

Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—the two cornerstones of the denomination—are showing superb health, with a harmonious balance of acidity and aromatics. Even in the highest vineyards, yields remain strong, a sign that 2025 could deliver not only outstanding quality but also a rewarding volume.

The Strength of a United Consortium

Behind this success stands the Alta Langa Consortium, founded in 2001 after years of research and experimentation on the region’s potential for classic-method sparkling wines. Today, it unites 90 producers and 90 grape growers, all working with a single vision: to create sparkling wines of the highest quality, deeply rooted in Piedmont’s terroir.

Over the years, the Consortium has built significant partnerships, including with the International Alba White Truffle Fair, where Alta Langa is the Main Sponsor and Official Sparkling Wine. Collaborations also extend to Slow Food, the Wine Bank, and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo. Since 2025, Alta Langa DOCG proudly carries the title of “Wine of the Year – Piedmont Region.”

The Soul of Alta Langa

Alta Langa is not just another sparkling wine. It is the heir to Italy’s very first classic-method wines, born in Piedmont in the late 19th century. Recognized as a DOC in 2002 and as a DOCG in 2011, the denomination now produces over three million bottles annually.

Made exclusively with Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay (90–100%), with the option of up to 10% other non-aromatic varieties, Alta Langa is crafted in both white and rosé styles, as brut or pas dosé. Every bottle must rest on its lees for at least 30 months, ensuring depth, elegance, and complexity.

But its most distinctive trait is that Alta Langa is always vintage-dated: every label proudly bears the year of harvest. Grapes are picked strictly by hand, in small crates, from vineyards that sit at an average of 440 meters above sea level across the provinces of Asti, Cuneo, and Alessandria—hills that look out to the Apennines, the Alps, and breathe in the scent of the distant sea.

Alta Langa in Numbers

90 sparkling wine houses united under the Consortium
490 hectares of vineyards in Alessandria, Asti, and Cuneo
Vineyard split: two-thirds Pinot Noir, one-third Chardonnay
3.2 million bottles projected from the 2024 harvest
Market presence: 85% domestic – 15% export

A Vintage to Watch

As the first clusters are clipped in the vineyards, the sense of anticipation is palpable. The 2025 Alta Langa harvest combines ideal weather conditions, healthy fruit, and strong yields—ingredients that point to a truly remarkable vintage.

For lovers of fine sparkling wine, the message is clear: keep an eye on Alta Langa. The hills of Piedmont are once again preparing to deliver bottles that capture not just the essence of the terroir, but also the spirit of an extraordinary year.