Ceretto Moscato D'asti 2023

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Muscat
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Moscato D'asti
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Moscato d'Asti DOCG; Santo Stefano Belbo/Vignaioli di Santo Stefano)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
5.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 points (tasting of 2023 vintage); James Suckling ~90 (2023 listing); historical Wine Spectator scores for older vintages ~89

Tasting Note
Bright straw-yellow with delicate mousse. Intense aromas of elderflower, jasmine, peach and citrus. Sweet yet finely balanced by lively acidity and pear, honeysuckle and melon flavors; refreshing, energetic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: fruit tarts, panna cotta, lemon tart, crème brûlée, blue cheese, foie gras. Asian: mango sticky rice, dim sum, sweet red-bean desserts, spicy Thai or Szechuan dishes (to contrast heat), fresh sushi/ceviche.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Moscato Bianco; cool stainless-steel fermentation stopped early to retain residual sugar and low ABV, producing a lightly sparkling (frizzante) wine. Certified organic production.

Vineyard Info
Made by Ceretto through the Vignaioli di Santo Stefano project (est.1976). Family-owned Piedmont producer; organic certified since 2017, focusing on high-quality Moscato grapes from Santo Stefano Belbo and nearby sites.