Ceretto Moscato d'Asti 2022

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Moscato d'Asti
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Asti)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
5.5%
Grape(s):
 
Moscato Bianco (Muscat Canelli)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Asti DOCG classification. James Suckling 91 points (2022); Ken's Wine Guide 91; retailer/user ratings commonly high (e. g. , Wine. com listings, consumer average ~4. 8/5)

Tasting Note
Pale straw with intense aromatics of orange blossom, honeysuckle, peach, apricot and citrus peel. Lightly fizzy, medium-sweet, fresh acidity and a clean, fruit-driven finish with delicate honeyed notes.

Food Pairing
Western: fruit tarts, panna cotta, lemon pastry, light creamy desserts, fresh cheeses (ricotta, mild blue). Asian: mango sticky rice, Thai green curry or spicy dishes (sweetness balances heat), Chinese dim sum with sweet-savory sauces, Japanese fruit desserts.

Production Method
100% Moscato Bianco; vinified in stainless steel with fermentation arrested to retain natural sugars; produced as a lightly sparkling frizzante (partial fermentation under pressure).

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Ceretto family (founded 1930s). I Vignaioli di Santo Stefano estate (created 1976) specializes in Moscato d'Asti; recent production is organically certified and focuses on low yields and quality.