# Moscato d'Asti (Bussi Piero)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Bussi Piero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/bussi-piero.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/bussi-piero-moscato-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Bussi Piero
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco (Moscato Bianco di Canelli) 100%
- **Production area:** Calosso, 350 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Calcareous (clayey limestone)
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Charmat method, fermented in autoclave.
- **Serving temperature:** 7 to 8°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Sweet, lightly sparkling Moscato made by the Charmat method with 130 g/l residual sugar, about 5.45% vol. Moscato is, with Barbera, the estate's main grape. Ageing potential 2 to 5 years.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant straw yellow with golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage. Intensely aromatic and floral, with yellow peach and apricot. Pleasantly sweet, soft and fresh.

## Food pairings

Every type of cake and dessert; also an alternative aperitif with bread and salami or butter and anchovies; blue cheeses.