COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Moscato Bianco di Canelli
PRODUCER
Paolo Saracco
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Paolo Saracco's Moscato d'Asti DOCG hails from the esteemed Piedmont region of Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its Moscato Bianco di Canelli grapes. The Saracco family, with a winemaking history stretching back over a century, is dedicated to producing Moscato d'Asti of exceptional quality. Paolo Saracco, a third-generation winemaker, is recognized as a 'Master of Moscato' for his commitment to capturing the grape's purest expression. A distinctive aspect of Saracco's approach is their practice of bottling the wine in small batches weekly, ensuring unparalleled freshness and vibrancy in every bottle. The 2023 vintage is noted for its aromatic complexity and balanced profile, reflecting the ideal terroir and meticulous winemaking.
ALCOHOL
6.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Saracco bottles Moscato d'Asti weekly to guarantee peak freshness.
Fact 02
Some Saracco vines are over 40 years old, contributing to wine concentration.
Fact 03
The region where the wine is produced is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fact 04
Paolo Saracco is known as the 'Master of Moscato'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Paolo Saracco's Moscato d'Asti DOCG begins with hand-harvested Moscato Bianco di Canelli grapes, typically picked in late August. After a gentle pressing, the grape must is immediately chilled to preserve its freshness and aromatic potential. Fermentation occurs in pressurized stainless steel tanks (autoclaves) under controlled temperatures, a process that captures the natural effervescence and delicate fruit aromas. The fermentation is halted by chilling when the ideal balance of sweetness and alcohol is reached. The wine is then sterile filtered and bottled cold. A distinctive element of Saracco's process is bottling in small batches weekly, ensuring that the wine delivered to consumers is always at its peak of freshness and vibrancy. The wine is not aged, with all efforts focused on preserving its lively, primary fruit character.
