| Name |
Piemonte Moscato Passito |
| Vintage |
2004 |
| Status |
Denominazione di Origine Controllata |
| Grape-Variety |
Moscato Bianco di Canelli |
| Metod of Production |
Drying of the grapes on the vine, with picking up in November. Destemming and crushing, followed by cold maceration on the skins for several days and light pressing. Fermentation in oak with the addition of selected yeasts, at a controlled temperature of around 20° C for three months, until an alcohol content of 11% is reached. Ageing in barrels for 14 months, followed by bottling. Refining in the bottle for several months |
| Date of Bottling |
One bottling in late Spring 2011. |
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| Colour |
Golden yellow tending to amber. |
| Nose |
Intense and complex, with overtones of dry figs, ripened apricots, candies and honey. |
| Taste |
Well-balanced, sweet and smooth with long lasting and pleasant aftertaste. |
| Best served with |
Dried fruits, strong and seasoned cheeses, cooked and uncooked creams; oven-baked products, bitter chocolate. |
| Minimun ageing by law |
Though no minimum ageing is laid down by law, this is a structured wine that lends itself to lengthy ageing. |
| Serving temperature |
8° - 10° C. |
| Bottles produced |
2.400 da 37,5 cl |
| Storage |
Store lying down in a cool, dark, quiet and well-ventilated place. |
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