Moscato d'Asti 2025

The Ceretto - Moscato d'Asti cuvée comes from the hills of Santo Stefano Belbo and Calosso, in the heart of the historic Moscato area, between the Langhe and the province of Asti, in Piedmont. The Moscato Bianco vines cling to often steep slopes, on limestone and marl soils. The continental climate, with warm days and cool nights, preserves the aromatic finesse of the grape variety and an acidity that balances the natural sweetness of the fruit.

The Moscato grapes are harvested at aromatic ripeness, then gently pressed. Vinification takes place exclusively in stainless-steel tanks: fermentation is conducted slowly at low temperature and deliberately stopped, in order to retain part of the grape's natural sugars and a light sparkle, while keeping the alcohol at around 5%. No oak masks the expression of the grape variety, and the wine is bottled young to preserve its freshness.

This wine reveals notes of white peach, apricot, ripe pear, fresh grape, orange blossom, acacia, sage and honey. Juicy fruit and white flowers dominate an intense, persistent bouquet. The finely sparkling palate combines gourmand sweetness with a tangy freshness that gives it great lightness and a long, aromatic finish.

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