Sparkling

Sorì Valentino

By Beppe Marino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Beppe Marino Sorì Valentino

The sparkling version of the family's Moscato, named after the hilltop farmhouse 'ca d'Valentino' behind their Moscato vines. 6.5% alcohol, 110 g/l sugar.

Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow. Enveloping nose with primary Moscato notes. Sweet, aromatic and fresh.

Pairs well with

Desserts in general, especially leavened cakes and creams; the typical festive sparkling wine. Also aperitif with cured meats, raw ham and culatello.

Technical details

Style
Sparkling
Denomination
Asti DOCG
Grape
Moscato Bianco 100%
Production area
Piemonte, Langhe, commune of Santo Stefano Belbo
Vinification
Soft pressing of the must, cryomaceration for 24-36 hours, fermentation in autoclave at controlled temperature for 7 days with foam formation (Charmat method). Fermentation is stopped with cold, then microfiltration and sterile isobaric bottling to keep the natural CO2.
Serving temperature
6-8 C
Storage
Store the bottle upright

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