MOSCATO D’ASTI

Malgrà, Cugnexio , Moscato d’Asti 2021

Fresh nose of lime zest, green apple and Conference pear. Good drive on the palate with the freshness balancing the rich grape, yellow apple and pear flavours. Nice gingery spring to the finish. Sweetness is very well integrated with a quasi-mineral structure providing frame and balance. A lot of complexity and expressiveness in a rare single-vineyard Moscato. Alc 5.5%

Bersano, Monteolivo, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Beautiful briny nose, with hints of bayleaf and green olives alongside lime zest and Granny Smith apple. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by this salty appeal, with a nice tension between the richness of yellow apple and peach, on the one hand, and olive brine, sage, peppermint and linden, on the other. Elegant, interesting and complex. Enjoy with oysters. Alc 5.5%

Caudrina, La Galeisa, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Lime zest, crunchy pear and white grapefruit on the fresh, lifted nose. Focused and bright palate with a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Vertical focus on the grape, apple blossom, Granny Smith apple, Asian pear and peach flavours. Good persistence and a pleasant crunchy grip, particularly on the mid palate. Pair with grilled chicken or tiger prawns. Alc 5.5%

Alessandro Motta, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Deep golden in the glass. Really well crafted with great richness and depth. The nose has a chestnut honey character which adds complexity and appeal. Enveloping sweetness with orchard fruit intensity. Expressive and long, with a candied orange element adding nuance and a zesty lift. A wine for rich cheese platters and autumn salads. Alc 5%

La Maranzana, Muscaté Bianc, Moscato d’Asti 2021

The nose is fresh and restrained, with a vibrant mineral edge. Elegantly rich on the mouth, with yellow apple, lime zest, peach and a delicious lining of sage and fennel. Creamy texture with small persistent bubbles. The herbal edge adds a savoury appeal and makes this a quintessential food wine. Alc 5%

Cerrino, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Fresh nose of lime zest, pear, green apple, tangerine rind and green apple peel. Great focus and energy, underlined by a delicious saline aspact. Creamy, persistent bubbles. Sweetness very well integrated supported by good driving acid. A perfect companion for fresh cheeses and sashimi. Alc 5.5%

Bastieri, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Beautiful nutty nose of walnut, toasted almonds and glazed apples. The palate is equally rich and alluring, with walnut, chestnut honey, apple pie, peach jam, raisins and apricot, Deep, elegant and long. Enjoy with cheese or foie gras. Alc 5%

Cascina Castlèt, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Alluring nose with rich citrus and a saline edge of wet stone. Rich palate, with incredible balance of acidity and sweetness. Bright flavours of red apple, nectarine and pear resting with poise on the mid palate. Lingering citrus freshness (lemon peel, mandarine) and a delicious touch of blanched almonds. Elegant and moreish, perfect alongside a plate of creamy pasta. Alc 5.5%

Coppo, Moncalvina, Moscato d’Asti Canelli 2021

Beautiful nose, with deep orchard fruit (apple, peach, pear) and a nutty, savoury lining (toasted almonds, bread dough). This same complexity is echoed on the palate, with red apple peel, peach, apple pie, almonds croissant and wildflower honey. Balanced sweetness, offset by that savoury edge. A great companion to cheese and creamy mushroom dishes. Alc 5%

Cuvage, Casarito-Acquesi, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Moreish and elegant Moscato. Nutty elements – toasted almonds, fresh walnuts – add weight and poise. Underneath, there’s freshness, imparted by lemon zest, white peach and melon, and a good acid drive. Well crafted with approachable complexity. A good pairing for semi-cured cheeses or spicy fried prawns. Alc 5.5%

Fontanafredda, Moncucco, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Restrained nose with a nuanced - and very appealing - savoury aspect of bruised apples and wet hay. The palate also has this rich, poised depth, with flavours of walnut, baked apples, lavender honey, peach jam and grilled pineapple. Perfect balance of sugar and acid. Alc 5%

Matteo Soria, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Interesting and expressive Moscato, with character and drive. Orchard fruits but also fleshy citrus (lemon, grapefruit), and melon. Broad on the mid palate, with fleshy grip of red orchard fruit, lemon, white grapefruit and melon. Quite persistent with a spicy, zesty edge. Pair with ceviche or salmon poke. Alc 5%

Tenuta Olim Bauda, Centive, Moscato d’Asti 2021

An almost Burgundian quality to the nose, with toasted almonds and hay. Beautiful, classical restraint – great precision and focus. The sweetness is in perfect balance with the freshness of flavours and the elegant framework. Amazing saline lift and a zesty precision to the lemon and green apple finish. Well crafted. Pair with grilled fish or grilled tiger prawns. Alc 5%

Daffara & Grasso, Chiaro di Luna, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Interesting nose with a core note of rosemary oil wrapped by lime zest and green apple peel. Very elegant with surprising freshness and poise. A Moscato of focus and precision, driven by herbal essences (sage, rosemary, oregano), with green olives, melon and pineapple underneath. A good companion for smoked eel. Alc 5%

Gozzellino Sergio, Bruna, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Interesting tension between ripe orchard fruit and zesty freshness. Floral notes of crushed roses and geranium hovering over flavours of red apples and walnut. Appealing sweetness but also savoury depth. Well crafted with complexity, intrigue and great persistence. Such a good companion for cheeses. Alc 6%

Patrizi Azienda Vinicola, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Such an intriguing briny nose, with notes of green olives, Granny Smith apples and lime zest. Fragrant freshness underneath, with sage, thyme and mandarine. The sweetness is very well balanced by the crunchy fruit and the vibrant acid. Enjoy with oysters and grilled fish. Alc 5.5%

Tenuta Neirano, Pitulè, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Intriguing expression of Moscato with a subtle, seductive complexity. There’s fleshy citrus (white grapefruit, preserved lemon), yellow apple, peach, lychee, but also quite an elegant saline aspect (olive brine). Lingering notes of blanched almonds. A great companion for Thai food. Alc 5.5%

Ferrero Azienda Agricola, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Quite a different, elegant style, with a filigreed framework and a poised, almost mineral structure. Fresh nose of lemon zest, green apple and wet stone. Precise and with good drive supporting the fleshy fruit and the fine bubbles. An inviting wine with a calm character. One for cheeses and roast chicken. Alc 5%

La Torre di Castel Rocchero, Cà du Silè, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Aromas of lemon zest, yellow apple and glazed ginger. Good flavour definition and refreshing acidity. Brightness on the mid palate makes this wine particularly appealing with its clear flavours of green apple, lime zest and crunchy pineapple. Lingering zestiness with a elegant lining of sage. Alc 5%

Tenuta Langasco, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Layered nose, with notes of red apple, pink grapefruit and fennel. Moreish and rich palate, with the sweetness elegantly integrated and balanced by a rich savouriness of apple strudel and grilled pineapple. Great length with a lingering gingery touch. One for strong, cured and blue cheeses. Alc 5%

Terrenostre, Spatuss, Moscato d’Asti 2021

Seductive nose of lemon and apple peel. Very precise on the attack, with good energy. Flavours of chestnut honey, yellow apple, apple pie, peach and pineapple follow. Orange zestiness throughout, adding freshness. Good intensity, acidity and fleshiness on the mid palate. Alc 5.5%