D.O.C.G. "Moscato d'Asti"

Mostly produced by small wineries in the three provinces of Alessandria, Asti and Cuneo, Moscato d’Asti, which was awarded DOCG status in 1993, has earned an excellent name for itself, as well as great popularity in restaurants and the best quality wine shops, above all in Italy. It has also been a success on foreign markets for quite some time now. Production is governed by different regulations from those covering the Asti label, right from the vineyard, and has increased in recent years to over six million bottles. An attractive golden yellow of varying intensity in colour, sweet but not cloying, with the inimitable musky aroma typical of the Muscatel grapes it is made from, it has a delicate yet intense bouquet which recalls wisteria and lime, peach and apricot, with nuances of sage, lemon, orange blossom and pineapple, depending on the area of production. The average level of quality of this wine is very high, thanks to modern wine-making technologies, and the use of refrigeration in particular, which allows the wine to retain its stunning range of aromas and also makes for more suitable storage. A great dessert wine, but easy to drink at any time, it should be drunk at a temperature of around 10 degrees in order to be able to appreciate its blend of flavours. The communes listed in the production regulations are the same as those for Asti DOCG.