# Santo Stefano (Beppe Marino)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Beppe Marino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/beppe-marino.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/moscato-d-asti-docg-organic-santo-stefano).

- **Producer:** Beppe Marino
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Santo Stefano
- **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. Organic wine from a vineyard left completely uncontaminated.
- **Serving temperature:** 10-12 C
- **Storage:** Store the bottle upright
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

An organic Moscato d'Asti named after the village where Beppe and Rosalba founded the estate. 5% alcohol, 150 g/l sugar.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow with a fine, bright perlage. Aromatic, with honey, rose, linden and acacia blossom and a hint of bread crust and yeast. Sweet and full, with enough acidity to avoid cloying.

## Food pairings

Desserts of the Piedmontese tradition: zabaglione, chocolate bunet and dry pastry; also as an aperitif and a drink.