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SweetAstiDOCG

Moscato d’Asti DOCG

by Rizzi · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
AstiDOCG
Type
Sweet
Grapes
Moscato
Vineyard
Estate-owned Moscato vineyards at 230–430 m
RizziPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The estate-owned Moscato vineyards lie between 230 and 430 metres above sea level and have various exposures. Their marly-calcareous soils contain sandy veins. The vines were planted in 1964, 1982, 1994 and 2015 and are trained using the Guyot system.

Grapes

Moscato.

Vinification

The grapes are picked by hand into crates between late August and early September, with the precise timing determined by the season. They are gently pressed immediately after harvest. The free-run must undergoes static clarification at low temperature and is held in refrigerated tanks at 0°C.

To begin fermentation, the must is warmed from 0°C to 18°C and inoculated with yeast. Fermentation proceeds at 18–20°C. Once approximately 5% alcohol has developed, primary fermentation is arrested by chilling the wine to −3°C. Filtration and bottling follow.

Tasting profile

Fresh, light and aromatic, with scents of wildflowers and white-fleshed fruit. Delicate effervescence accompanies balanced sweetness.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 6°C. Suitable with desserts or as an accompaniment to cheese-based snacks.

Label / history

The first vintage was produced in 1974.