Asti Spumante (Italy)
Asti Spumante is a sweet sparkling white Italian wine from Piemonte.
The main grape is Moscato Bianco.
Asti Spumante Flavors
Orange, Peach, Apricot, and Moscato Grape flavors are typical for Asti Spumante.
Notes of Perfume, Flowers (Acacia / Jasmine), Honey, and Minerals.
 Orange |
 Peach |
 Apricot |
 Grapes |
 Flowers |
 Candy |
 Honey |
 Minerals |
Asti Spumante Profile
Asti Spumante wines are Sweet, Fruity, and Acidic:
| SUGAR: | Sweet 100 g/l |
| BODY: | Light |
| FRUIT: | High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 7-8% ABV |
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Serving temperatures: 6-8°C (43-46°F) |
Asti Spumante Food Pairing
Asti Spumante can be served as a light apertif.
In Piemonte it is served with fruit and Dolci (Dessert).
 Aperitif |
 Strawberries |
 Fruit |
 Dried Fruit |
 Salami |
 Biscuits |
 Panettone |
 Cheese |
Excellent Pairings
Melon and Ham (Prosciutto).
Not Too Sweet Desserts.
Fresh Fruit. Strawberries !!!
Dried Fruit. Glaced Fruit.
Fruit Cake. Panettone. Lemon Cake.
Apple Pie (with Cream).
Salted Nuts. Biscuits. Cantucci.
Pudding. Hazelnut Desserts.
Charcuterie. Salted and Cured Meat.
Cheeses
Strong Cheese.
The Ideal Glass for Asti Spumante
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A Flute Glass has a tall and narrow bowl to emphasize the aromas of the wine. The shape also helps balance the acidity found in sparkling wines. Flutes also preserve bubbles by reducing the surface area at the top, which slows the release of carbonation, keeping a sparkling wine fizzy for longer. |
Asti Spumante Cheese Pairing
Sweet and salty foods pair well together. The same goes for wine and cheese.
Asti Spumante DOCG
Asti Spumante is often confused with Moscato d’Asti.
Both are DOCG wines made from the same grapes in the same area. However, Moscato d’Asti is frizzante (slightly fizzy or semi-sparkling) as opposed to the fully sparkling Asti Spumante.
Moscato d’Asti has more delicate flavors and lower alcohol than Asti Spumante.
Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti Spumate (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Moscato d’Asti (100% Moscato)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)