Piemont and Consorzio Asti DOCG #50
The land of Asti DOCG - languorous locales
The land of Asti DOCG is a languid place, rich in unforgettable nuances. Noble hills where precious fruits grow, captivatingly sinuous, demonstrating the link between past and present, tradition and innovation. These are the lands where the Moscato Bianco vines grow, destined to develop into Asti Spumante, from Brut Nature to Dolce and Moscato d’Asti: two declensions that come together to make up the controlled and guaranteed designation of origin of Asti.
This is the area of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, home to excellent wines and extraordinary landscapes. Almost 9,900 hectares of majestic vineyards nestled in the cradle of a unique landscape that never ceases to excite the soul. Langhe, with its high, pronounced hills, stands out for its soil, composed mainly of limestone marls and sandstone. Monferrato and Roero, on the other hand, are crossed by gentler, lower hills, with soils that alternate more between clayey marls and sand. Situated between the Ligurian coast and the Alps, Langhe, Monferrato and Roero have an ideal climate, with harsh winters alternating with hot summers.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
In June 2014, the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato vineyards were awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Among the six “components” – the areas that make up the UNESCO core area – Asti Spumante and the Subterranean Cathedrals of Canelli are the most representative of the interaction between the earth and the hands of man, resulting in a unique panorama of vineyards that have been nurtured and shaped over the years by the tireless efforts of winegrowers.
The Asti DOCG designation comes from the Moscato Bianco variety, grown in 51 localities in the provinces of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo. The two wines of the designation, Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti, share a unique aromatic profile.
Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti - great wines with great stories to tell
An aromatic sparkling wine par excellence, the product that has made Moscato a household name worldwide. A feather in the cap of Italian oenology. Asti spumante is a shining example of the fruitful union between grape growing, agribusiness and industry. This winning collaboration has resulted in a sparkling wine that is truly representative of the Piedmont region, the birthplace of great wines.
Asti Spumante has the DOCG status, awarded in 1993. This sparkling wine, like the grapes from which it is made, has a fresh aroma, rich in floral aromas and ripe fruit notes. The most easily recognizable aromas are acacia, wisteria, orange and bergamot flowers, as well as notes of sage and lemon. The characteristic aroma of Moscato varies slightly depending on the location of the vineyards, the composition of the soil and the microclimate of each hillside. The production process requires cooling the grape juice at zero degrees before the second fermentation. This can be done either by the Martinotti method, in large pressurized tanks, or by the Metodo classico, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle.
Moscato d’Asti DOCG is the most famous Moscato in Italy, one of the most characteristic products of Piedmontese winemaking. A true tribute to a tradition that has reached an extraordinary level of quality over time. To know Moscato D’Asti in all its notes means to fall in love with it and never leave it. DOCG status was awarded in 1993. This wine has a unique aroma, balance and natural sweetness, as well as a limited alcohol content, making it unique. Its bouquet is rich and intense. It exudes sensations reminiscent of acacia flowers, wisteria, orange and mountain honey, with a hint of spices and notes of elderflower, yarrow and bergamot flowers. In terms of production, this wine differs from Asti Spumante, as its fermentation stops when the alcohol content reaches approximately 5% by volume, with lower pressure, making it a unique lively sparkling wine.
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