# Moscato d'Asti (Rizzi)

> Sweet, Moscato d'Asti DOCG by [Rizzi](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rizzi.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rizzi-moscato-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Rizzi
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Moscato d'Asti DOCG
- **Grape:** Moscato
- **Soil:** White marl, clayey-calcareous
- **Exposure:** Various; altitude 230-430 m
- **Harvest:** Manual in small crates, from the end of August to the beginning of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1964, 1982, 1984 and 2015, Guyot training
- **Vinification:** Grapes are gently pressed straight after picking. Thanks to the first pressing the must clears by static cold process and is kept in cold storage at 0°C. Fermentation heats the juice from 0°C to 18°C, with yeasts added to keep it at 18-20°C. When the must-wine reaches 5 percent alcohol, fermentation is stopped by refrigeration at -3°C, then the wine is filtered and bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 6°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A light, aromatic Moscato d'Asti made from Moscato grapes owned by the family. First produced in 1974.

## Tasting notes

A cheerful, light, aromatic wine. The bouquet releases scents of wild flowers and white pulp fruits. Delicate perlage and balanced sweetness.

## Food pairings

An amazing dessert wine and a perfect companion for fresh cheeses.