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Asti Dolce DOCG wine — Contessa di Castiglione (Arione Spa) winery — Dionysus
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Asti Dolce DOCG

by Contessa di Castiglione (Arione Spa) · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAstiDOCG
TypeSweet
GrapesMoscato Bianco
Vintages2022
Alcohol7.5%
SweetnessSweet
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyLight-bodied
Serve at6–8 °C
Bottled in0.375 l
Contessa di Castiglione (Arione Spa)Piedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vinification

Ripe grapes are hand-harvested from late August to early September, then gently pressed in pneumatic presses without destemming. The must is chilled to 6–8 °C to prevent fermentation and settle naturally, then cooled to 0 °C to stop fermentation completely. It is held in large stainless-steel tanks in a refrigerated room until required for bottling. Throughout the year, batches may be removed from cold storage and fermented again in sealed tanks; the resulting carbon dioxide creates the foam and fine bubbles. Isobaric fillers are used for bottling.

Tasting profile

Elegant, with a rich aroma, delicate taste and gentle, fine bubbles.

Label / history

The wine is packaged in special bottles, with each cork secured by a wire cage.