# Asti Metodo Classico (Marcalberto)

> Sparkling, Asti DOCG Metodo Classico Dolce by [Marcalberto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marcalberto.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marcalberto-asti-metodo-classico).

- **Producer:** Marcalberto
- **Style:** Sparkling
- **Denomination:** Asti DOCG Metodo Classico Dolce
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco 100%
- **Soil:** Marly and chalky, south-facing (typical Piedmontese sorì), on very steep slopes
- **Exposure:** South-facing ("sorì"), steep gradient
- **Harvest:** Early September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training system
- **Vinification:** Entirely manual harvest, soft whole-bunch pressing on the traditional Marmonnier press with fractionated pressing and very low yields. Alcoholic fermentation begins in steel tanks and is then stopped by cold at a low alcohol level; yeasts are added and fermentation restarts in the bottle, Metodo Classico style, aged at least 12 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 7-9°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

Marcalberto's Asti Metodo Classico is a sweet sparkling wine made purely from Moscato Bianco, reviving the pre-Martinotti tradition of a second fermentation in bottle, made to be lively rather than cloying.

## Tasting notes

A distinctive Moscato bouquet of apple, pear, a hint of citron zest, freshly baked sponge cake and a faint sage undertone.

## Food pairings

Perfect with yeasted desserts such as panettone, colomba and pandoro, and with biscuits and desserts without custard or jam, such as Piedmontese hazelnut cake. Also good as an aperitif or with seafood and freshwater fish.