Sweet

Moscato d'Asti

By Paolo Saracco, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Paolo Saracco Moscato d'Asti

The estate's flagship aromatic sweet Moscato d'Asti, with orange, peach and lime notes and a sweet taste rich in minerals, made from Moscato grown by the family in Castiglione Tinella and neighbouring villages.

Tasting notes

Colour: straw yellow with greenish hues, fine perlage, slow fermentation index. Bouquet: intense orange blossom, peach and thyme, the main aromas found in the grapes. Taste: intense, elegant and lingering, with sweet sensations balanced by pleasant acidity and fruity aromas typical of Muscat grapes.

Pairs well with

Pastries, cakes, fruit tarts, ice cream and biscuits; also cheeses such as gorgonzola, and cocktails.

Technical details

Style
Sweet
Denomination
Moscato d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Moscato Bianco Canelli
Production area
Castiglione Tinella, Santo Stefano Belbo, Castagnole Lanze and Calosso
Soil
Layers of sand, silt (grey clay) and limestone (crumbling shells) (Castiglione Tinella vineyards)
Vinification
Bunches are gently pressed to extract the juice from the outermost part of the grapes. The must is kept in stainless steel at -3°C, where it can be held for months. On market demand it moves to autoclaves for temperature-controlled fermentation, is microfiltered and bottled to keep freshness and flavours intact.

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