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1864 Castillo de Olite Chardonnay
1 × €9.50
MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG
€9.50
A sweet aromatic wine was first mentioned in the documents
of 17th century. It was the 1st sparkling wine of Asti produced
using classical method. Then people like my grandfather
Clemente Guasti started to produce it using the Martinotti
method and later they also started to produce a more artisanal
and natural wine with normal classical cork that is marked
with the appellation of Moscato d’Asti DOCG.
with the appellation of Moscato d’Asti DOCG.
Varietal: 100% Moscato d’Asti (Muscat blanc à petits grain):
considered the highest quality of all the muscat clones.
Area of production: Mombaruzzo town. Vineyards on
UNESCO hills surrounding Laficaia wine resort
Exposure and altidute: South; 450 m ASL.
Soil composition: Limestone, chalk and clay.
Harvest: in the second part of August.
Wine-making: Soft crushing of the grapes. One fermentation
at controlled temperature of 18°C in stainless steel tanks and
stopped at between 4.5% alcohol to 5.5% alcohol. The
finished wine will have a small amount of CO2 (1.7
atmospheres) so is not considered sparkling.
Tasting characteristics: Straw-yellow colour with greenish
reflections. Intense, fresh and fruity, with notes of peach and
sage.
Harmonious, the balance of acidity and residual sugar give
this wine a very pleasant drinkability.
Best served at a temperature of 8-10°C.
Food pairing: Excellent pairing with pastries, cakes and
fresh fruit.
Alcohol: 5%
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