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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
Moscato d’Asti is an appellation in Piedmont, Italy.
Moscato Blanc à Petits Grains is the grape to know here.
The ground underneath is calcareous and clay.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as hills and riverside.
The region is known for sweet white wine and sparkling wine.
Labels here fall under the DOCG.
Names to look for on a shelf: Castello del Poggio, G.D. Vajra, Massolino and Michele Chiarlo.
At the table these bottles work with spicy asian cuisine, fruit desserts and light cheeses.
Serve at 6 to 8°C.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- DOCG
Producers worth knowing.
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Castello del Poggio
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G.D. Vajra
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Massolino
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Michele Chiarlo
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Paolo Saracco
Bottles to look for.
- Acquesi 'Casarito', Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italy
- Bartenura Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Beni di Batasiolo Bosc Dla Rei, Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italy
- Borgo Maragliano La Caliera, Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italy
- Bosio - Luca Bosio Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Casa Sant'Orsola Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Fonda Bel Piano Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italy
- Cascina Valle Asinari Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
At the table.
- spicy Asian cuisine
- fruit desserts
- light cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 6 to 8°C.
Nearby regions.
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Asti
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Barolo
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Piedmont
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Dolcetto d'Acqui
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Brachetto d'Acqui
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Champagne
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Moscato d'Asti: common questions
01.What grapes is Moscato d'Asti known for?+
Moscato Blanc à Petits Grains is the signature grape of Moscato d'Asti.
02.What kind of wine does Moscato d'Asti make?+
Moscato d'Asti produces sweet white wine and sparkling wine.
03.Where is Moscato d'Asti?+
You will find Moscato d'Asti in Italy, where it is an appellation.
04.What food goes with Moscato d'Asti wine?+
Try spicy asian cuisine, fruit desserts and light cheeses.
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Piedmont guide.