Moscato d'Asti (Italy)
Moscato d’Asti is a sweet white wine from Asti in Piemonte
Moscato d'Asti Flavors
Citrus, Pear, Peach, and Moscato Grape flavors are typical for Moscato d'Asti.
Hints of Flowers and Herbs.
 Lemon |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Nectarine |
 Grapes |
 Honey |
 Flowers |
 Herbs |
Moscato d'Asti Profile
Moscato d'Asti is Sweet, Fresh and Flavorful:
| SUGAR: | Sweet 100 g/l |
| BODY: | Light |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Low |
| ALCOHOL: | 5-6% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 6-8°C (43-46°F) |
Moscato d'Asti 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 Moscato d'Asti
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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. |
About Moscato d'Asti
Moscato d'Asti is made from the Moscato grape and it also tastes Moscato grape.
It is delicately sweet and only slightly frizzante (sparkling), so it can be sealed by a normal cork, unlike Champagne or Prosecco.
Moscato d’Asti is often confused with Asti Spumante.
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
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti (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 (aka Caluso)
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)