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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
Orange
Peach
Peach
Apricot
Apricot
Grapes
Grapes
Flowers
Flowers
Candy
Candy
Honey
Honey
Minerals
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

Temperature

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
Aperitif
Strawberries
Strawberries
Fruit
Fruit
Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit
Salami
Salami
Cantucci
Biscuits
Panettone
Panettone
Cheese
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

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.

Wine Region Piemonte

Piemonte

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

30% Barbera
15% Dolcetto
10% Nebbiolo
  1% Vespolina

Sauvignon

20% Moscato
  4% Cortese
  2% Arneis
  1% Timorasso


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Barbaresco
Barbera
Barbera Nizza
Barbera Superiore
Barolo
Brachetto
Dolcetto
Langhe Dolcetto
Dolcetto Dogliani
Freisa
Nebbiolo
Langhe Nebbiolo
Gattinara
Ruchè
Terre Alfieri
Vespolina
Nebbiolo Rosato

White Wine

Arneis
Cortese di Gavi
Favorita
Langhe Rossese
Roero Arneis
Terre Alfieri Arneis
Timorasso


Dessert Wines

Sparkling Wines

Aperol

Aperol
Campari
Cinzano Bianco
Cinzano Rosso
Brachetto d'Acqui
Martini Bianco
Martini Rosso

Sparkling Wine

Alta Langa
Asti Spumante
Moscato d'Asti
Barbera Frizzante
Brachetto Frizzante
Brachetto Spumante

Soil

Climate

Soil

Lime-Rich.
Calcareous Marl.

Soil

Cool/Mild Continental.
Hot and Dry Summers.
Cold and Wet Winters.
Rainy / Foggy Sping.


DOCG Regions in Piemonte


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