# Leonhard (Mongioia)

> White, Piemonte DOC Moscato Secco by [Mongioia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mongioia.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mongioia-leonhard).

- **Producer:** Mongioia
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Moscato Secco
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco 100%
- **Soil:** Silt, white clay, marl
- **Exposure:** East
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyards 80 years old on average, Guyot training
- **Vinification:** Each cru is vinified alone. Shortly after harvest a particular pressing takes place; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts selected from the old vineyard, carried out completely in stainless steel tanks. Refinement in bottle, upright.
- **Serving temperature:** 5°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Still, fresh, aromatic dry Moscato, first produced in 2012. It balances aromatic character with a dry finish.

## Tasting notes

Fascinating, sensual dry wine with evident notes of yellow fruit pulp, citrus fruits and chamomile; an aperitif wine. Bring to 5 °C just before serving.

## Food pairings

Seafood appetizer, pasta with clams, golden scampi, saffron risotto