Ceretto Moscato D'asti 2023

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Moscato D'asti
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
5.5%
Grape(s):
 
Moscato Bianco (Muscat à Petits Grains)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 pts (2024 tasting for 2023 vintage). Retailers/reviews list James Suckling ~90 and historical scores 89–92 from Wine Spectator/Wine & Spirits

Tasting Note
Bright straw-yellow with intense orange blossom, elderflower and ripe peach aromas. Delicate persistent mousse, lively acidity balances pronounced grapey sweetness; honeyed, floral finish, low alcohol and very refreshing.

Food Pairing
Western: fruit tarts, panna cotta, lemon tart, blue cheese, foie gras, fresh fruit and light pastries. Asian: mango sticky rice, coconut milk desserts, sweet-and-spicy Thai dishes, spicy Sichuan-style dishes; pairs well with fresh fruit-based desserts and chilled dim sum.

Production Method
Organic grapes; gentle stainless-steel (Charmat/tank) fermentation arrested early to retain residual sugar and low ABV (≈5–5.5%). Bottled under screwcap with light effervescence.

Vineyard Info
Ceretto is a family-owned Piedmont producer active in Alba and Santo Stefano Belbo; founders created the Vignaioli di Santo Stefano project focused on high-quality, organic Moscato production.