![]() ![]() Loazzolo DOC: A 100% Moscato wine that’s available in a late-harvest style (aka Vendemmia Tardiva) and that’s sweetened from noble rot.Asti DOCG: the fully sparkling or “spumante” (“spoo-mon-tay”) version of Moscato d’Asti.Moscato d’Asti Vendemmia Tardiva: A rare late-harvest style of Moscato d’Asti with higher alcohol and sugar content (a minimum of 11% ABV).This region produces several Moscato-based wines worth checking out. Moscato d’Asti means “Moscato of Asti” and the Asti region can be found in Piedmont, Italy. ![]() (There are 4 tiers in all.) And, it’s a pretty exclusive group there are just 78 DOCGs in Italy. Of the Italian wine classification tiers, DOCG is the highest. DOCG status certifies a wine comes from a specific place, is made in a specific way, and uses Italy’s classic grapes. Moscato d’Asti was classified a DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1993. Moscato d’Asti Is An Important Italian Wine – Victoria James, Cote, New York City, NYīest panna cotta pairing ever. The resulting wines are a perfect combination of irresistibly cheerful and staunchly traditional.” 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. “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.
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