Wine Description

This lightly sweet and sparkling wine is made from 100% Moscato Bianco di Canelli, the most highly regarded clone in the Moscato family, fermented at low temperature in stainless steel. One of the few DOCG-level dessert wines, Moscato d’Asti is probably the most popular choice at wine bars and restaurants throughout Italy, due in large part to its versatility, lively style and uncomplicated profile.

Tasting Notes

Straw-yellow in color with a delicate perlage, the wine is brimming with delicate peach, pear and orange citrus blossom notes, so characteristic of Moscato. Captivating and fun to drink, Moncalvina is a classic pairing for brunch, particularly recommended with light pastries, or simply on its own.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Canelli
Soil composition:	Calcareous marl
Training method:	Guyot
Elevation (feet):	924
Vines/acre:	1,600-1,800
Yield/acre (tons):	3.6
Exposure:	Southern/southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	1956-1970
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Gianmario Cerutti

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Moscato Bianco di Canelli
Harvest time:	September
Winemaking consultant:	Riccardo Cotarella
Number bottles produced of this wine:	60,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	5
Fermentation temperature (°F):	64
Malolactic fermentation:	No
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:	1 month
Length of bottle aging:	1 month
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	5.0%
pH level:	3.2
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	132
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.3

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