Canti - White D.O.C.G. Sparkling Wine, Moscato d'Asti 5,5%, Italian Grape Variety from Piemonte, Fruity and Sweet Taste, 1x750 ml

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Colli Tortonese Moscato DOC: A minimum of 85% Moscato Bianco (aka Muscat Blanc) from the far eastern side of Piedmont. Increasingly popular, Moscato d’Asti received a DOC classification in 1967, and a DOCG in 1993, but the area where it can be produced remains very limited. Nowadays, you’ll find the Moscato d’Asti wine producers on the hills south of the town Asti, in an area covering just 50 square kilometers. There are approximately 50 communities from the provinces Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria that take part in the winemaking process of this fresh and fruity wine. The vinification process The wine is best served chilled, no question. The perfect temperature to serve Moscato d’Asti is at 45 to 55°F (7-10°C). When chilled, the sparkler gets even more refreshing and aromatic, as the pronounced mellowness is gentler on the tongue, without being overbearing. In addition, by far, the ideal glassware for Moscato d’Asti is flute glass. Wine experts suggest that the glass shape enhances the aromatic fragrances of the Moscato d’Asti and encourages the flow of the racy bubbles. The flute is also tall, easy-to-hold, and thin, radiating elegance and pure sophistication. Flawless! Appreciated by wine experts and amateurs alike, a glass of Moscato d’Asti wine is pleasant to drink on its own as an aperitif and pairs well with light fruity desserts. Characteristics of Moscato d’Asti Technical information Sweetness

Lambrusco is a delicate Italian white wine with a gentle fizz and fruity taste, featuring hints of lemon and apple. It has a low alcohol level, similar to Moscato d’Asti, but is less sparkling and higher in acidity. Lambrusco pairs best with seafood, pasta and various desserts, so if you’re looking for something for your main Italian course, go for Lambrusco. Prosecco

Moscato d’Asti was classified a DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1993. DOCG status certifies a wine comes from a specific place, is made in a specific way, and uses Italy’s classic grapes. Of the Italian wine classification tiers, DOCG is the highest. (There are 4 tiers in all.) And, it’s a pretty exclusive group; there are just 78 DOCGs in Italy.

Pet Nat wine is fizzy and light, and usually low in alcohol. It pairs very well with a plate of cheese and fruits, but is most often enjoyed on its own. This unusual wine is as exclusive as the Moscato d’Asti, but gives you a higher acidity and fizziness. A unique vinification process sets it apart, where the fermentation process is stopped not by freezing, as with Moscato d’Asti, but by placing the bottles in a cold river! One to try for an exclusive evening with a complex flavor that suits the winter months as much as the summer. Riesling The Moscato d’Asti characteristics concentrate around a gentle fizziness and a subtle, pleasant semi-sweetness. On top of that, Moscato d’Asti displays pronounced floral fragrances and notes of stone fruit and grape juice, as well as a creamy finish with lingering passion fruit sensations. The Moscato d’Asti pronunciation is not challenging, even for non-native Italian speakers. Learning how to pronounce it is pivotal, however, especially when seeking to join wine-tasting circles. You can find several helpful audio and video examples of how to pronounce Moscato d’Asti online. There are three syllables in Moscato, and the emphasis falls on the second syllable. Phonetically, Moscato looks like this: For the most part, Moscato d’Asti is semi-sweet and prized for its lightness and freshness. That means that it can be enjoyed at mealtime or even complement a dinner. According to tradition, Moscato d’Asti is drunk just before dessert as a palate cleanser. Due to its affordability, this wine is the choice of younger drinkers, although it is the preferred sparkler of celebrities and famous people, as well. What Does Moscato d’Asti Taste Like?Six out of the 17 DOCG wines from Piedmont come from Monferrato, a 1,400-square-mile (3,650-square-kilometer) area, in which different grapes alternates on different soils. As to d’Asti, it is composed of two separate words. The first is di, and the second is Asti. But when together, they make a continuous word. To pronounce d’Asti, emphasize the first syllable:

Despite the prevalence of Moscato in Piedmont, it doesn’t get as much attention as the dry red wines of the region. More fanfare goes to the wines of Barolo – high-tannin reds made with Nebbiolo grapes. Still, it’s nice to know that many of the top Barolo producers also make great Moscato. So, even if Moscato doesn’t get talked about by most pros, it’s actually taken quite seriously by Northern Italy’s top producers. The more you know! Asti, or Asti Spumante as mentioned above, is made of the same grape – Moscato bianco – and in the same region – but it is in fact it is a different wine altogether. If you’d like something that’s less sweet and more fizz, then Asti is a better choice for you. LambruscoAn interesting note about this wine is that it is almost exclusively produced in small wineries and comes in a limited number of batches. The variety is characterized by small grains that ripen early and need continuous care, which only adds to the exclusivity of Moscato d’Asti. The same grape is used for the production of various other wine styles: dry and light, sweet and sparking, or rich dessert wines with honey flavors.