# Mongioia (Mongioia)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Mongioia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mongioia.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mongioia).

- **Producer:** Mongioia
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco 100%
- **Soil:** Silt, white clay, marl
- **Exposure:** North east and north west
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyards 40 years old on average, Guyot training, average yield 90 quintals per hectare
- **Vinification:** Each cru is vinified alone. Shortly after harvest a particular pressing takes place; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts selected from the old vineyard, in a steel autoclave. Refinement in bottle, upright.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

The estate's Moscato d'Asti, described as a certain idea of Moscato, served at Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana. 6% alcohol, ageing capacity 5 years.

## Tasting notes

A very fine perlage and a brilliant straw yellow colour. Fragrant aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit and citrus with notes of grapefruit, lime and mandarin. Agile and fresh in the mouth, with a present but well-balanced sweetness.

## Food pairings

Bread with butter and anchovies, raw seafood, sweet Gorgonzola DOP, forest fruit tartlets