# Dolcevita (Pico Maccario)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Pico Maccario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pico-maccario.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pico-maccario-dolcevita).

- **Producer:** Pico Maccario
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato
- **Soil:** Soft hills of Pleistocene, fluvial-period origin.
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Harvested between August and September, at full ripeness with a perfect balance of sugars, acidity and aromatic components.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Soft pressing of the grapes, must stored in a tank at -2 C, followed by fermentation in autoclave at controlled temperature up to 5% alcohol content. Part of the carbon dioxide produced during fermentation stays trapped, giving the wine its natural effervescence. Further micro-filtration before bottling gives transparency and purity and prevents further yeast fermentation.
- **Serving temperature:** 8-10 C
- **Storage:** Format: 0.75 l. Closure: technical cork.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A Moscato d'Asti DOCG made from 100% Moscato, gently pressed and cold fermented to retain natural effervescence and aromatic sweetness.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant straw yellow color. Intense, typically aromatic nose with floral and honey notes. Fresh, fruity and elegant on the palate, with the characteristic pleasant sparkle.