# Canelli (La Giribaldina)

> Sweet, Canelli DOCG by [La Giribaldina](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-giribaldina.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-giribaldina-canelli).

- **Producer:** La Giribaldina
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Canelli DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco 100%
- **Production area:** Calamandrana, Frazione San Vito
- **Soil:** Silty-marly: sand 40%, silt 42%, clay 18%
- **Exposure:** East
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard 'Giribaldi', 0.8 hectares, planted 2005, 5,600 vines/ha; yield about 90 q/ha (60 hl/ha). Made from recently planted vineyards on predominantly marl-limestone 'terra bianca' soil, well suited to the variety.
- **Vinification:** Grapes pressed directly and very gently, giving a must rich in aroma precursors. Shortly before bottling the wine is put into an autoclave for partial refermentation of the sugars, giving it a pleasant light sparkle.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve chilled, in large glasses.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Lightly sparkling, sweet Moscato Bianco from the Giribaldi vineyard, made for dessert or as an aperitivo.

## Tasting notes

Yellow with golden highlights; typical bouquet with a pronounced musky aroma recalling ripe grapes; balanced flavour, sweet but not cloying, with the freshness given by its effervescence.

## Food pairings

Dry and fresh pastries, traditional Italian cakes and desserts from panettone to zabaglione, fresh fruit, ice cream, fresh cheeses.