Vietti Moscato d'Asti Cascinetta

Italy, Piedmont, DOCG
Bottle
Identity
Producer Vietti
Year 2022
Vol 0.75
Classification DOCG
Grapes 100% Moscato Bianco
Color White
Sweetness Semi-sweet
Tasting
Color Desc Pale sunshine yellow color with slight frizzante
Aroma Intense aromas of peaches, rose petals, ginger, mandarin orange sorbet, passion fruit, and candied ginger; floral and fresh bouquet with hints of apricot and orange blossom.
Palate Delicately sweet and sparkling with modest acidity, good balance, good complexity, and a finish of fresh apricots.
Finish Fresh apricot finish, long-lasting and balanced.
Food Pairing Asian dishes, lobster, pastry, fruit-based desserts, creamy desserts, blue cheeses
Serving Temp 6-8°C
Aging Potential Best consumed young, does not require aging
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 5.0
Sugar (g/l) Lightly sweet
Fermentation Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures with microfiltration to preserve aromatic bouquet; fermentation stopped to maintain sweetness and slight frizzante character.
Terroir
Altitude (m) High vineyards (exact altitude not specified)
Soil High vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont region
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Hand-picked grapes in high vineyards of Castiglione Falletto
Interesting facts
Vietti is a historic Piedmont producer with a tradition of quality and aging potential; praised by Robert Parker for traditional style and aging potential.
Logistics
Cork natural cork