Sweet
Muray
By Beppe Marino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
A Moscato d'Asti whose name comes from Piedmontese mu and ray, 'rare mulberries', since Moscato was preferred where silkworms were once farmed. 5% alcohol, 135 g/l sugar.
Tasting notes
Pale straw yellow. Aromatic, with primary Moscato notes of honey, rose, linden and acacia blossom. Sweet and aromatic with good structure; natural acidity keeps it fresh and not cloying.
Pairs well with
Desserts in general, especially dry pastry and bonet; good as an aperitif and as a drink.
Technical details
- Style
- Sweet
- Denomination
- Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- Grape
- Moscato Bianco 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Muray
- Production area
- Piemonte, Langhe, commune of Santo Stefano Belbo
- Vinification
- Soft pressing of the must, cryomaceration for 24-36 hours, fermentation in autoclave at controlled temperature for 7 days with foam formation. Fermentation is stopped with cold, then microfiltration and sterile isobaric bottling to keep the natural CO2.
- Serving temperature
- 6-8 C (tech sheet); 10-12 C (site)
- Storage
- Store the bottle upright
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