What sets Moscato d’Asti DOCG apart is that the fermentation process is stopped by a drop in temperature – it is cooled down. This makes a semi-sparkling wine with a lovely sweetness and alcohol levels of around 5%. Moscato d’Asti is made with the Asti Method used exclusively in Asti, Piemonte to produce sweet sparklings. The difference between the Asti Method with the Tank Method is that only one alcoholic fermentation is involved. After harvesting, a simple Muscat wine is created. This base wine is immediately chilled and stored. When required for the production of the Moscato d’Asti, it is warmed and fed into pressurized tanks to undergo fermentation.

The aromatic Riesling wine has a delightful aroma of orchard fruits such as pears and apricots, golden colour apples and nectarines, with a hint of jasmine. It is high in acidity, and the only wine in this list without the sparkling character. If you enjoy Moscato d’Asti but are looking a wine that isn’t sparkling, this is the wine for the occasion. Just like Moscato d’Asti, it suits equally well as an accompaniment to spicy dishes.Pet Nat wine is fizzy and light, and usually low in alcohol. It pairs very well with a plate of cheese and fruits, but is most often enjoyed on its own. This unusual wine is as exclusive as the Moscato d’Asti, but gives you a higher acidity and fizziness. A unique vinification process sets it apart, where the fermentation process is stopped not by freezing, as with Moscato d’Asti, but by placing the bottles in a cold river! One to try for an exclusive evening with a complex flavor that suits the winter months as much as the summer. Riesling A delightful wine to drink, this slightly frizzante wine is one of the driest moscatos out there- bursting with gobs of peaches, apricots and white flowers. Based in Margo, the heart of moscato country, Marco Tintero is the fourth generation to make wines at the family estate that has been organic since the 1930s! Their moscato is all estate fruit, from their sun-soaked vineyard of sori gramella which is incredibly steep and must be farmed by horse and hand. The resulting wines are a perfect combination of irresistibly cheerful and staunchly traditional.” Piedmont (or Piemonte) is characterized by mountains to the north that provide a rain shadow protecting the region from winds and precipitation. The climate is moderate and continental, with cold winters and summers that can be subject to thunderstorms, hail, and fog. Also, there are some moderating influences from the Po River in the south and Lake Maggiore in the north. Piedmont is known for its foothills, too, which provide different aspects and altitudes for viticulture. The Muscat vines in Asti are planted on such slopes. The Moscato d’Asti characteristics concentrate around a gentle fizziness and a subtle, pleasant semi-sweetness. On top of that, Moscato d’Asti displays pronounced floral fragrances and notes of stone fruit and grape juice, as well as a creamy finish with lingering passion fruit sensations. Moscato d’Asti is not the only wine made out of the Moscato bianco grape in Piedmont: the region produces some of the finest wines of this grape variety under the name Asti DOCG. The two most iconic wines under this name are Asti Spumante (often called just Asti, or foaming Asti) and Moscato d’Asti (fizzy Asti). They both impart an impressive aroma, but use different vinification methods. Both wines are reminiscent of the finer pleasures in life – full of aroma and sweetness, and featuring a wonderful fresh floral taste, they are ideal to enjoy on their own or served with cheese or desserts.

Moscato d’Asti was classified a DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1993. DOCG status certifies a wine comes from a specific place, is made in a specific way, and uses Italy’s classic grapes. Of the Italian wine classification tiers, DOCG is the highest. (There are 4 tiers in all.) And, it’s a pretty exclusive group; there are just 78 DOCGs in Italy.

Asti, or Asti Spumante as mentioned above, is made of the same grape – Moscato bianco – and in the same region – but it is in fact it is a different wine altogether. If you’d like something that’s less sweet and more fizz, then Asti is a better choice for you. Lambrusco Moscato d’Asti translates into sweet (wine) from Asti. Undoubtedly, therefore, the wine has been named after the Muscat grapes used to produce it. The origins of Muscat are challenging to pinpoint, as there are several theories about the origins of the Muscat name. The most common one suggests that Muscat derives from the Persian word ‘muchk’.

Except for Moscato d’Asti there is also Asti Spumante. That is a drier sparkling with an alcohol concentration of 9% ABV. The difference between the two Muscato-based bubbles is the strength of the sparkle. In the Italian vernacular, Moscato d’Asti is considered frizzante (minimum pressure of 1 atmosphere), while Asti Spumante is spumante (minimum pressure of 4 atmospheres). What Color Is Moscato d’Asti? Moscato d’Asti is a sweet sparkling wine with low alcohol levels from Piedmont (Piemonte) in northwestern Italy. The wine, as implied by its name, is made from Muscat grapes cultivated in Asti. Moscato d’Asti is one of the most famous wines of Italy. Moscato d’Asti is a sweet sparkling wine without autolytic properties so it doesn’t detract from the fruitiness of Muscat. Serve it as an aperitif or as a palate cleanser after dinner. Or sip it poolside when the sun is high in the sky. The Asti Method Both wines are subject to the same controls and DOCG status, which increases the quality and protects the product – so do try out both for your next Sunday lunch! The best Moscato d’Asti wines

As a sweet wine, Moscato d’Asti has a high-calorie density. The carbs in Moscato d’Asti are 13.5 per glass, while the calories are 110 to 120 per serving. The amount of residual sugar is a matter of concern for wine enthusiasts on a diet, though. Moscato d’Asti has 14 grams of sugar per serving. That needs consideration by wine fans with a low-sugar lifestyle. Conclusion As to d’Asti, it is composed of two separate words. The first is di, and the second is Asti. But when together, they make a continuous word. To pronounce d’Asti, emphasize the first syllable: It takes its name from the town of Asti, where vineyards perch on the surrounding hills. Asti lies only a few miles from more renowned Alba (which is smaller, but is well-known for being the blessed town of Barbaresco, Barolo, hazelnuts and white truffles) on the Tanaro River, in the heart of Monferrato wine region. Loazzolo DOC: A 100% Moscato wine that’s available in a late-harvest style (aka Vendemmia Tardiva) and that’s sweetened from noble rot. Late-harvest Loazzolo has higher alcohol and sugar content (a minimum of 11% ABV). Asti DOCG: the fully sparkling or “spumante” (“spoo-mon-tay”) version of Moscato d’Asti. Bubbly and sweet!