Piasa Sanmaurizio · Canelli Moscato d' Asti DOCG 2019

  The fine, sweet Moscato d'Asti is much more than just a dessert wine in Piedmont - it is a real cult drink with a centuries-old tradition. The vines grow on calcareous marl soil in prime locations with south-east, south and south-west exposures at an altitude of over 400 meters. Elaborate terraces and contour ploughing ensure that even steep slopes can be cultivated naturally. The vines are cultivated using traditional Guyot training with short stems and a high planting density of over 7,000 shoots per hectare. Every step of the process - from pruning to harvesting - is carried out by hand, with particular attention paid to maintaining the health of the plants.

The fully ripe grapes are harvested selectively and staggered by hand and brought to the winery in small wooden crates. Direct pressing takes place there, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation with specially selected pure yeasts that promote the varietal expression of aromas. After natural stabilization, the Moscato is bottled in the cold - in heavy Borgognotte bottles with a label whose design was taken from the winery's historical templates. Served at 8 to 10 °C in a tulip goblet, this Moscato reveals its full charm: ideal with desserts, fresh fruit, pastries, ice cream or cakes - but also surprisingly good with savory snacks and fine cold cuts. A wine that combines lightness and joie de vivre with Piedmontese care. - Gerardo [TS10/20]