# Erica (Pasquale Pelissero)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Pasquale Pelissero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pasquale-pelissero.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pasquale-pelissero-erica).

- **Producer:** Pasquale Pelissero
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato 100%
- **Production area:** San Martino hamlet, Castiglione Tinella
- **Soil:** Marl (clay and limestone)
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 6,500 vines per hectare, 30 years old, 2.5 ha, 408 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing, must kept in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, partial alcoholic fermentation started as needed, no malolactic fermentation. Bottled in December. About 3,000 bottles a year, 5% alcohol.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Moscato d'Asti from grapes grown in the San Martino hamlet of Castiglione Tinella, made at Simone's request.

## Tasting notes

Appearance: straw yellow with golden highlights and an extremely persistent mousse. Nose: grape, white peach, sage, mountain hay. Palate: flavourful and lively, with sweetness and acidity in balance

## Food pairings

Hazelnut cake, amaretti and dry pastries, and spicy or ethnic dishes such as chicken curry, Chinese dumplings, sushi and hot pot