ASTI docg

• Grape varietal: 100% Muscatel
• Geographic area, soil and climate conditions: It is created from grapes grown in the hills of a territory that extends towards Canelli. Asti is the aromatic sparkling wine "par excellence" having a natural and well-balanced gentleness. The Piedmont wine-making industry takes pride in this wine created from muscatel grapes, the very same that the Romans called "Apianae" since they were chosen by bees for their sweetness.
• Average altitude of the vineyards: 160 mt. above sea-level.
• Exposure: basically South-West very sunny all day.
• Yield: Regulations allow 10 tons per hectare but according to the principles of quality of the winery, our vintners obtain a lower yield that signifies better grapes in terms of sugar and extracts content.
• Vinification process: Soft pressing of the grapes. The must obtained is purified and kept at 0° C until the addition of foam. This process, using the Martinotti method, is carried out in autoclave and the fermentation is controlled very strictly. Then, the wine is filtrated in sterilised environment and finally bottled.
• Organoleptic characteristics:
  Light straw-yellow colour with sunny reflections
  Fresh and fruity bouquet with scents of lime tree and acacia flowers
  Persuasive flavour livened by the slight fizzing of the bubbles
  Finished alcohol: from 7 to 9.5 % Volume
  Total minimum acid: 5/1000
  Dry extract: 15 gr. per litre
• Pairings: It is a good companion for parties, matching fruits and dry pastries.
• Serving tips: Goblet filled to the brim to make Moscato release all its aroma and tickle the nose with its inebriating bubbles. Serve at a temperature of 6/7° C.