Sweet

Moscato d'Asti

By Ceretto, Alba, Piemonte, Italy

Ceretto Moscato d'Asti

The flagship wine of I Vignaioli di Santo Stefano, the Moscato-dedicated winery Ceretto co-founded in 1976 with the Scavino family in their father's birthplace; its label and bottle were designed by Giacomo Bersanetti in 1987.

Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow; intensely fruity and aromatic, with white peach, apricot, citrus and white flowers; sweetness balanced by fresh, never-excessive acidity and fine bubbles

Pairs well with

Fresh fruit desserts, fresh cheeses, panna cotta, or simply as an aperitif

Technical details

Style
Sweet
Denomination
Moscato d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Moscato Bianco
Production area
Santo Stefano Belbo e Calosso
Soil
Whitish mountain soil composed of clay, sand and silt, at 300-400m altitude
Exposure
Hillside vineyards
Harvest
Hand-harvested when fully ripe, typically September
Vineyard planting
Approximately 41-42 ha estate-owned and estate-controlled by I Vignaioli di Santo Stefano
Vinification
Fermented exclusively in stainless steel autoclaves to preserve the grape's aromatic potential; gentle racking, clarification and filtration; bottled at around 5% alcohol with light frizzante effervescence
Serving temperature
6-8°C
Storage
Best drunk young, within 1-2 years of vintage

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