Canti - White D.O.C.G. Sparkling Wine, Moscato d'Asti 5,5%, Italian Grape Variety from Piemonte, Fruity and Sweet Taste, 1x750 ml

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Increasingly popular, Moscato d’Asti received a DOC classification in 1967, and a DOCG in 1993, but the area where it can be produced remains very limited. Nowadays, you’ll find the Moscato d’Asti wine producers on the hills south of the town Asti, in an area covering just 50 square kilometers. There are approximately 50 communities from the provinces Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria that take part in the winemaking process of this fresh and fruity wine. The vinification process What sets Moscato d’Asti DOCG apart is that the fermentation process is stopped by a drop in temperature – it is cooled down. This makes a semi-sparkling wine with a lovely sweetness and alcohol levels of around 5%.

Both wines are subject to the same controls and DOCG status, which increases the quality and protects the product – so do try out both for your next Sunday lunch! The best Moscato d’Asti wines Summers can be very hot; winters are cold and pretty dry, so water never soaks the soil. The landscape, however, is hilly, and water doesn't stagnate. Winter and fall are damp and fog is frequent. (The renowned local grape Nebbiolo takes its name from nebbia, the Italian word for “fog.") Moisture is a blessing here because it's responsible for the growth of mushrooms and truffles. As a sweet wine, Moscato d’Asti has a high-calorie density. The carbs in Moscato d’Asti are 13.5 per glass, while the calories are 110 to 120 per serving. The amount of residual sugar is a matter of concern for wine enthusiasts on a diet, though. Moscato d’Asti has 14 grams of sugar per serving. That needs consideration by wine fans with a low-sugar lifestyle. Conclusion Colli Tortonese Moscato DOC: A minimum of 85% Moscato Bianco (aka Muscat Blanc) from the far eastern side of Piedmont. The aromatic Riesling wine has a delightful aroma of orchard fruits such as pears and apricots, golden colour apples and nectarines, with a hint of jasmine. It is high in acidity, and the only wine in this list without the sparkling character. If you enjoy Moscato d’Asti but are looking a wine that isn’t sparkling, this is the wine for the occasion. Just like Moscato d’Asti, it suits equally well as an accompaniment to spicy dishes.At the beginning of the fermentation, carbon dioxide is allowed to escape. Afterward, though, the tanks are sealed so that the remaining dioxide is contained. The fermentation continues until 7%. At this point, the pressure is 5 to 6 atmospheres, and the wine is chilled, killing the yeasts, ending the wine production. The final wine is filtered from sediments and bottled. Then, the Moscato d’Asti goes immediately for sale. Is Moscato d’Asti Dry or Sweet? Moscato wines from the area of Asti have their homeland in Canelli, a small town close to the Langhe wine region where the production of a sparkling wine from the Charmat/Martinotti method started in the nineteenth century.

A delightful wine to drink, this slightly frizzante wine is one of the driest moscatos out there- bursting with gobs of peaches, apricots and white flowers. Based in Margo, the heart of moscato country, Marco Tintero is the fourth generation to make wines at the family estate that has been organic since the 1930s! Their moscato is all estate fruit, from their sun-soaked vineyard of sori gramella which is incredibly steep and must be farmed by horse and hand. The resulting wines are a perfect combination of irresistibly cheerful and staunchly traditional.” Six out of the 17 DOCG wines from Piedmont come from Monferrato, a 1,400-square-mile (3,650-square-kilometer) area, in which different grapes alternates on different soils.Moscato d’Asti was classified a DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1993. DOCG status certifies a wine comes from a specific place, is made in a specific way, and uses Italy’s classic grapes. Of the Italian wine classification tiers, DOCG is the highest. (There are 4 tiers in all.) And, it’s a pretty exclusive group; there are just 78 DOCGs in Italy.

Because of its sparkling style and low alcohol levels, Piedmont winemakers used to make Moscato d’Asti only for their own enjoyment – the low levels of alcohol allowed the wine to be drunk at lunch time without interfering with the winemaking in the afternoon! Later, the special Piedmontese tradition of long dinners brought Moscato d’Asti popularity both as an aperitif and digestif drink to cleanse and stimulate the palate with its high acidity. One of the top DOCG classification in Italy, Moscato d’Asti wine is produced in the northwest region of Piedmont ( Piemonte in Italian) : primarily from the province of Asti, but also from the smaller provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria. It is the most popular of Moscato wines, and some even consider it the definition of Moscato – even though it is only produced in Italy. However, many different types of Moscato exist, including Moscato Rosa, Muscat Ottonel and Moscatel de Setúbal. Strevi DOC: Another unique sweeter style made with partially dried grapes in a technique called “passito.” This wine is rich and sweet! Moscato d’Asti is a sweet sparkling wine without autolytic properties so it doesn’t detract from the fruitiness of Muscat. Serve it as an aperitif or as a palate cleanser after dinner. Or sip it poolside when the sun is high in the sky. The Asti Method Moscato d’Asti is not the only wine made out of the Moscato bianco grape in Piedmont: the region produces some of the finest wines of this grape variety under the name Asti DOCG. The two most iconic wines under this name are Asti Spumante (often called just Asti, or foaming Asti) and Moscato d’Asti (fizzy Asti). They both impart an impressive aroma, but use different vinification methods. Both wines are reminiscent of the finer pleasures in life – full of aroma and sweetness, and featuring a wonderful fresh floral taste, they are ideal to enjoy on their own or served with cheese or desserts.As to d’Asti, it is composed of two separate words. The first is di, and the second is Asti. But when together, they make a continuous word. To pronounce d’Asti, emphasize the first syllable: Cultivated for hundreds of years in the Piedmont DOCG in Italy, Moscato bianco is considered one of the oldest grapes grown in that area. Although Moscato has been cultivated and made in the area, modern production of Moscato d’Asti as it is known now began in the 1870s. Made in the frizzante style, Moscato d'Asti was the wine that winemakers made for themselves. This low-alcohol wine could be drunk at noontime meals and would not slow down the winemaker or his workers. After the workday was done, the Piemontese tradition of long, multicourse evening meals gave Moscato d'Asti the purpose of a digestif that cleansed the palate and stimulated the palate for dessert. [2] Winemaking [ edit ] A pink Moscato d'Asti made in the rosé style. Asti, or Asti Spumante as mentioned above, is made of the same grape – Moscato bianco – and in the same region – but it is in fact it is a different wine altogether. If you’d like something that’s less sweet and more fizz, then Asti is a better choice for you. Lambrusco Moscato d'Asti is a DOCG sparkling white wine made from the Moscato bianco grape and produced mainly in the province of Asti, northwest Italy, and in smaller nearby regions in the provinces of Alessandria and Cuneo. The wine is sweet and low in alcohol, and is considered a dessert wine. A related wine, Asti, is produced in the same area from the same grape.

Moscato d’Asti translates into sweet (wine) from Asti. Undoubtedly, therefore, the wine has been named after the Muscat grapes used to produce it. The origins of Muscat are challenging to pinpoint, as there are several theories about the origins of the Muscat name. The most common one suggests that Muscat derives from the Persian word ‘muchk’.

The Elvio Tintero winery produces this fruity delicacy, which immediately gives off an aroma of ripe apricot and peach. The fruitiest ones of our examples, Sori Gramella is a great accompaniment to cheeses, fruits and tarts, giving a pleasant and cheerful atmosphere to the end of the evening or picnic by the lakes. Moscato d’Asti Pairings Appreciated by wine experts and amateurs alike, a glass of Moscato d’Asti wine is pleasant to drink on its own as an aperitif and pairs well with light fruity desserts. Characteristics of Moscato d’Asti Technical information Sweetness