Notes of: Orange Blossom

Notes of: Grapefruit

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Rose

Notes of: Lemon

Notes of: Honey

Massolino

Massolino Moscato d'Asti

Italy, Piemonte

White sparkling wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Massolino Moscato d'Asti is a delightful Italian wine produced by the renowned Massolino winery. This wine comes from the Asti appellation, which is known for producing some of the best Moscato wines in the world. The vineyards where the grapes are grown are located in the heart of the Piedmont region, where the soil is rich in minerals and the climate is ideal for growing Moscato grapes. The winemaking process involves a careful selection of the best grapes, which are then fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve their natural aromas and flavors. The resulting wine is a light and refreshing sparkling wine with a delicate sweetness and a crisp acidity. It is perfect as an aperitif or paired with light desserts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Massolino Moscato d'Asti is a bright, refreshing, and delightful Italian dessert wine.It has a light, straw yellow color and an aroma of ripe yellow peaches, apricots, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is pleasantly sweet and light-bodied, with flavors of peaches, honey, and citrus zest. The finish is clean and pleasantly sweet. Enjoy this delightful wine as an aperitif or with light fruit desserts.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very low

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Moscato Bianco

ORIGINS

Winery: Massolino

Region: Piemonte

Piemonte, located in the northwest of Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. It is home to some of the most iconic wines, such as Barolo and Barbaresco, and is renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old winemaking traditions. It is also home to the world famous sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti. The history of winemaking in Piemonte dates back to the ancient Romans, who planted the first vines in the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of some of the world's finest wines. The region's winemaking industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the modern winemaking techniques of the French. This led to the emergence of some of the most iconic wines of the region, such as Barolo and Barbaresco.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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