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Moscato Spring Edition

By Paolo Saracco, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Paolo Saracco Moscato Spring Edition

A Moscato d'Asti made only from the 22 ha San Carlo vineyard at 500 m, the estate's highest in Castiglione Tinella.

Tasting notes

Colour: straw yellow with greenish reflections, fine perlage from very slow fermentation and second fermentation. Bouquet: intense, typical Moscato aromas, rich in sage, peach and tropical fruit. Taste: intense, savory and very persistent, with sweetness balanced by an intense acidity.

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, Loc. San Carlo, 500 m above sea level
Soil
Calcareous soil formations (calanchi) at the foot of the vineyard; a particular mix of soil and climate gives the grapes high aromatic intensity
Vineyard planting
Single 22 ha estate vineyard at the highest elevation in Castiglione Tinella, with the Cappella di San Carlo at its top
Vinification
Soft pressing, decanting and storage of the juice at controlled temperature. Fermentation in autoclave at controlled temperature until alcohol, acidity and sugars reach the right balance, then cold bottling to keep freshness and flavours intact.

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