MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG CANELLI Moncalvina

Canelli is the most prestigious area for Moscato. Here this white and aromatic grape has been cultivated since the 13th century. Moncalvina perfectly illustrates to the world the beauty of this small, traditional area as well as these beautiful hills reveals the sweet soul of our Moscato

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Appellation:
Moscato d’Asti d.o.c.g.

Grape variety:
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 along with peach and pear overtones

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