# Ultimo Grappolo (Ghiga)

> Sweet, Vino Passito by [Ghiga](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ghiga.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ghiga-ultimo-grappolo).

- **Producer:** Ghiga
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Vino Passito
- **Grape:** Moscato 100%
- **Soil:** Calcareous, medium texture
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** October, hand-picked in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1990, hill
- **Vinification:** Natural drying of the grapes, then hand pressing; filtrations and fermentation in steel at 15 °C for about a week, no malolactic, no ageing. Bottled in March. 12% vol, residual sugar 150 g/l, total acidity 6.4 g/l. About 1,000 bottles.
- **Serving temperature:** About 5 to 6 °C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 5 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-09



## Summary

A passito from naturally dried Moscato grapes, golden and spicy, with a liqueur-like body. Made in about 1,000 bottles.

## Tasting notes

Intense golden yellow colour with spicy aromas; a liqueur-like consistency that can be served as a low-strength sweet liqueur.

## Food pairings

Desserts and biscuits, not-too-strong cheeses; also fruit salads, cakes and tiramisu