Moscato d Asti/Canelli DOCG

Moscato d’Asti is a renowned sweet, low-alcohol, slightly sparkling dessert wine made from Moscato Bianco grapes grown in Piedmont, specifically in the Asti area. This delightful wine carries the prestigious DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, ensuring high standards of quality and regional authenticity.

A recent and significant development within the appellation is the creation of a sub-appellation to highlight an area recognized for producing some of the finest expressions of Moscato d’Asti - Canelli. This zone, long celebrated for its winemaking tradition, is now officially acknowledged as Canelli DOCG, further distinguishing its superior terroir.

Moscato d’Asti (including Canelli) is visually captivating, typically straw yellow in color, sometimes with golden reflections, and notable for its brilliant clarity. On the nose, it delivers an intense aromatic bouquet of musk, white flowers, stone fruits, and honey. Its signature musky note is what gives the wine, and the grape, its name.

Though often enjoyed as a dessert wine, a high-quality Moscato d’Asti or Canelli DOCG can develop complexity with age. Properly stored, it is a wine that can be cellared and enjoyed several years after bottling.

The variety used to produce Moscato d’Asti is Moscato Bianco, internationally known as Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. This ancient grape variety is widespread across the Mediterranean, celebrated for its intensely aromatic character and versatility.