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Founded in 1993 by oenologist Piero Cane and now steered by his sons Marco and Alberto, this boutique winery combines generations of expertise with a relentless pursuit of purity, earning acclaim for pioneering Italy’s first serial-produced sulfite-free sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir and Viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning 6 hectares across the communes of Santo Stefano Belbo, Calosso, and Cossano Belbo, Marcalberto’s vineyards thrive at 150–360 meters elevation on mineral-rich marly limestone soils, locally termed \"white lands\" for their chalky brilliance. The high-altitude slopes, cooled by Alpine breezes and warmed by Mediterranean sunlight, create an ideal microclimate for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the estate’s sole focus. Vines are trained in the Guyot system, with yields capped at 7,000 kg\/hectare to concentrate flavours. Certified sustainable practices, including hand-harvesting and organic treatments, ensure each cluster reflects the Alta Langa’s distinct minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Philosophy: Tradition Meets Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcalberto’s approach marries time-honoured techniques with ground-breaking innovation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSulfite-Free Mastery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspired by a transformative Champagne tasting, Alberto developed Alta Langa DOCG Nature: 100% Pinot Noir fermented with native yeasts, aged in used French oak, and bottled without added sulfites. 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