2024/25 Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Bosio – Piedmont, Italy

Grapes and Vinification

100% Moscato Bianco – typical of Moscato d’Asti, known for its perfumed character and low alcohol (5.5%)

• Moscato Bianco – known for honey, flowers, and fresh acidity. Hand-harvested in Piedmont (200–300 m altitude), vine-pruned using the Guyot method
• Vinified in steel tanks at low temperature (~15 °C) with 5 days of fermentation and bottled lightly sparkling after 2 months on its own lees

Terroir and Origin

Asti DOCG, Piedmont – a region famous for sweet, floral, and lightly sparkling wines.

Soil: Clay-limestone – the calcareous soil in Asti contributes to the wine's freshness structure and mineral balance Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Elderflower, jasmine, citrus, and tropical fruit such as peach and passion fruit
• Taste: Sweet and silky smooth with honey, pear, mandarin, and a light floral touch
• Mouthfeel: Lightly sparkling mousse, balanced acidity, and a fresh, aromatic finish

Serving and Food Pairing

Serving temperature: 6–8 °C

• Fresh slices of peach or summer fruits – balances the sweetness of the wine
• Aged cheeses like gorgonzola – a contrast to the softness of the wine
  
• Aperitif or dessert wine – discreet alcohol and light sparkle make it ideal for the beginning and end of a meal