Paolo Saracco
Moscato D’Asti DOCG
Piedmont, Italy
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Moscato d’Asti is an indigenous aromatic wine characterized by orange, peach and lime notes, with a sweet taste rich in minerals. The color is straw-yellow with greenish hues, fine perlage and slow fermentation index. The nose has intense orange blossom, peach and thyme (the main aromas found in the grapes). On the palate, the wine is intense, elegant and lingering. The sweet sensations are well balanced with a pleasant acidity and fruity aromas of typical Muscat grapes.
Variety: Moscato Bianco Canelli
Vineyards: Located in Municipality of Castiglione Tinella, Santo Stefano Belbo, Castagnole Lanze and Calosso.
Pairs well with: Ideal with pastries, cakes, fruit tarts, ice cream, biscuits. Also delicious with cheeses such as gorgonzola and in cocktails.
WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: Try this wine with a gorgonzola. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
VINIFICATION:
After harvesting, the bunches are gently pressed to extract the most flavourful juice from the outermost part of the grapes. The must is kept in stainless steel containers at -3°C, where it can be kept for months. When there is market demand, it is then transferred into autoclaves for temperature-controlled fermentation, micro-filtered for purity and then bottled to keep the freshness and flavors intact.
ABOUT THE WINERY:
Castiglione Tinella, located the heart of the Moscato d’Asti, Italy. Since the early 1900s, the Saracco family has produced this aromatic wine in the area and cultivating their own vineyards, which is an important part of the process, creating a link with the ideal terrain for growing Moscato grapes. In 2021, WineStyles and Cheese Journey’s stayed on this property when traveling with our guests to this region. Learn more here.
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Stemmari
Moscato
Terre Siciliane IGT
Sicily, Italy
NECTAR WINE STYLE
Vibrant, light yellow in color with a nose that has typical Moscato perfumes of while flowers with a smooth citrus note. Every sip conveys extreme fruitiness balanced by a pleasant crispness.
An indigenous varietal of Sicily, Moscato is prized worldwide for its enhanced aromatic bouquet. Its cultivation dates back to ancient times, when Greeks and Romans dominated the island.
Varietal: Moscato
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Analysis: 8.5% alcohol / volume
Pairs well with: Try it as a surprising aperitif and during your social gatherings. Perfect with Asian cuisine and with sour-sweet salads.
Accolades:
- STEMMARI Moscato Giallo 13 – 90 pts – Ultimate Wine Challenge – 2014
- STEMMARI Moscato Giallo 12 – 86 pts – Wine Enthusiast – 2014
- STEMMARI Moscato Giallo 12 – Silver – Mundus Vini – 2013
WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: Try this cheese with a fresh ricotta. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.
VINIFICATION:
The entire wine making process – from cold maceration with oxygen reduction to temperature controlled fermentation – is carefully managed as to allow the natural development and expression of the rich fragrances typical of this varietals.
PRODUCTION AREA:
Acate, in the province of Ragusa. This varietal perfectly adapts to the typically sandy terrain and seasonal drought of Sicily. Grown with the “Espalier” system, with an average density of planting of 4500 plants per acre. Sustainably farmed.
ABOUT THE WINERY: STEMMARI
In homage to Sicilian tradition and with great respect towards the natural environment, the winery has been built following the traditional Sicilian rural building with courtyard known as the “baglio”. Here tradition meets advanced technology resulting in both top quality and ancient flavors. The result of this mix of new technology in wine making together with old architectural traditions is enchanting. Learn more here.
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