# Moscato d'Asti (Paolo Saracco)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Paolo Saracco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/paolo-saracco.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/paolo-saracco-moscato-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Paolo Saracco
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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