Moscato d’Asti is a favorite off-dry white wine among the Piemontese, especially as a refreshing summer sipping wine or with fresh fruit. The grapes were cold pressed and then stored in refrigerated tanks, eventually cold fermented to achieve full fruit with a touch of sweetness and 5.5% alcohol. It is slightly frizzante with forward floral, fruity aromas and flavors, crisp acidity and plenty of sweet fruit. Drink it cold and enjoy as a sipping wine or light fruit-based desserts.
Beni di Batasiolo, Moscato d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy) 2011
By Gerald D. Boyd