# Poderi Gallina (Francone)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Francone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/francone.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/francone-poderi-gallina).

- **Producer:** Francone
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco
- **Cru / vineyard:** Gallina
- **Production area:** Gallina, municipality of Neive
- **Soil:** Calcareous
- **Exposure:** Magnificently exposed to the sun
- **Harvest:** Second ten days of September
- **Vinification:** Manual harvest. Soft pressing. Fermentation at low temperature (14-16 °C), interrupted at about 5% alcohol to keep some of the grape sugars.
- **Serving temperature:** 6-8 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Moscato d'Asti from the calcareous Gallina vineyard, fermentation stopped at about 5% alcohol. To drink within 30 months of harvest.

## Tasting notes

Aromatic bouquet; mellow, sweet mouthfeel balanced by fresh acidity and a pleasant sparkle.

## Food pairings

Hazelnut cake, tarts and fine pastries; blue cheeses.