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SweetAstiDOCG

Moscato d’Asti

by San Quirico · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
AstiDOCG
Type
Sweet
Grapes
100% Moscato Bianco
Vineyard
San Quirico, Piedmont
Line
San Quirico
San QuiricoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards have limestone or calcareous-clay soils and favourable exposure. Moscato is particularly sensitive to climate and requires careful management of the factors governing ripening.

Grapes

100% Moscato Bianco. Muscat is presented as one of the oldest, best-known and most widely cultivated grape families, while Moscato is among Piedmont’s oldest noble varieties and was known to the ancient Romans.

Vinification

Harvest takes place during the first ten days of September. The vineyard yield is 10 tonnes of grapes per hectare, with a maximum grape-to-wine yield of 75%. White vinification excludes the skins and involves gentle pressing, refrigeration and filtration. Fermentation proceeds at controlled temperature.

Ageing

Maturation takes place in stainless-steel vats.

Technical data

Alcohol: 5% vol.

Tasting profile

A sweet, lightly sparkling dessert wine with a fragrant bouquet combining characteristic musk and floral notes. Its freshness and easy-drinking character offer a lighter alternative to more substantial dessert wines.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 6–12 °C with cakes, panettone, ice cream, pastries, fresh-fruit tarts or fresh fruit.