Sorry - this product is no longer available

2018 Regional Selections Piedmont Moscato d'Asti

$25.99

$155.94 6 x 750ml bottle

Bottle
Case

- +

Save

SKU: HP18-PIMOSCTO6

FOOD PAIRING

Unaccompanied as an aperitif or with sweets such as biscotti; pastries; cakes of hazelnut, almond or chestnut; fruit salad.
HIGHLIGHTS

DOCG quality - Italy’s highest guarantee
WINE STYLE

Crisp & Refreshing
WINE STYLE

Soft & Fruity

WHY WE LOVE THIS WINE

One of our all-time best-sellers

Occasion

Date night, Dinner party, Treat yourself

A NOTE FROM THE WINEMAKERS

“Intoxicating aromas, exotic fruits and fun fizz; this wine is crying out for a celebration. ”

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 8 - 10°

Download Tasting Notes

TASTING NOTES

This is a classic Moscato d’Asti with low alcohol, delicate sweetness and a gentle fizz. It is fragrant of apricot, lychees and orange blossom and has fresh fruit flavours. A light wine traditionally served at 8-10oC as an aperitif or with dessert.

SEASON

After the very challenging season in 2017, the 2018 vintage was a return to form in Piemonte. Spring was cool, but fruit set was sound and yields were good. Summer was warm and dry and good weather continued into autumn, with the harvest of excellent quality fruit taking place in cool, dry conditions.

WINEMAKING

This wine is made to strict standards required by DOCG regulations. The fruit was handpicked and pressed to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where fermentation occurred slowly at low temperatures to preserve delicate aromas and vibrant fruit flavours. Fermentation was halted to retain the required level of natural sweetness; this is done by reducing the temperature. The wine was then filtered and bottled. Fermentation and bottling are carried out under pressure, in the Martinotti method, to retain gas and produce a “frizzante”, or semi-sparkling, wine.

THE REGION

Piemonte

The hilly region of Piemonte in north-western Italy produces some of Italy’s most powerful red wines, but it is also famous for the delicate sparkling wines of Asti, the ancient city in the Monferrato hills.

Piemonte translates as “foot of the mountain”, in this case the Alps, and the patchwork of appellations is determined primarily by altitude and aspect.

THE TIER

Regional Selection

EVERYDAY DRINKING • GIFTING

A collection of classic varieties grown in the earth that suits them best. Each wine is a reflection of their region.

The labels feature an abstract hand-print illustration designed to evoke the distinct personality of the country from which the wine originates.

Learn More

THE STORY BEHIND THE LABEL

The Artwork

Italy Hand

This hand is inspired by the vibrant culture and rich history of Italy. Their lavish Venetian masquerade masks speak of the fine craftsmanship applied to not only art but food and wine too.

Visit the Bottle Shop