MOSCATO DOCG CANELLI
Moncalvina
Of the 52 municipalities in the Moscato d’Asti appellation, only 17 fall within the prestigious “Canelli” DOCG classification, where this grape variety has been cultivated since the 13th century. The grapes that can bear the “Canelli DOCG” designation come from vineyards located at an altitude of more than 165 meters.
Appellation:
Moscato d.o.c.g.
Grape variety:
100% Moscato bianco di Canelli
Exposure:
south – south east
Soil composition:
calcareous marl
Vineyard altitude:
200-280 ft a.s. l.
Training system:
Guyot
Harvest:
selection in vineyards of the healthiest, ripest grapes hand collected in 20 kg picking baskets
Vinification system:
soft pressing is followed by a slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks, at controlled temperature untill the alcohol content reaches 5%. During this process carbon dioxide produced by the fermentation is captured by the wine giving it a natural light fizziness.
Color:
straw colored yellow slightly tinted with greenish reflections
Nose:
floral notes and hints of white and sage
Taste:
fresh and aromatic
Pairings:
cakes, cookies, fruit based desserts, Robiola di Roccaverano (an old typical goat cheese from Piedmont)
Serving temperature:
10° C.
Sizes:
0,750 l
