Marchesi di Barolo Moscato d'Asti Zagara 2023
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About the producer:
Marchesi di Barolo is a historic estate located in the heart of Piedmont, Italy, with a long tradition of winemaking. Known for crafting wines that reflect the region's diverse terroirs, the estate is especially renowned for its Barolo wines and commitment to quality.
About the region:
Moscato d'Asti is produced in the Asti region of Piedmont, renowned for its rolling hills and fertile soils. The area’s terroir imparts a unique aromatic intensity to the Moscato grape, contributing to the wine’s refreshing sweetness and fragrance.
About the grape variety:
Made from 100% Moscato Bianco, a variety celebrated for its aromatic profile. Moscato Bianco offers vibrant flavors of orange blossom, peach, and apricot, with natural sweetness and low alcohol content, perfect for crafting light, sparkling wines.
Style and tasting notes:
The Moscato d'Asti Zagara 2023 has a pale straw yellow color with golden reflections and a fine, persistent effervescence. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of orange blossom, peach, and apricot. The palate is sweet, delicate, and fresh, with balanced acidity that gives the wine a refreshing and lively finish.
Trivia:
- The name ""Zagara"" refers to the orange blossom, evoking the wine’s aromatic profile.
- The vineyards are located on the hills of the Asti region, with marly soils rich in quartz sands and silt, enhancing the wine’s aromatic complexity.
- The winemaking process includes gentle pressing of the Moscato grapes, followed by partial fermentation in autoclaves, preserving the wine’s natural effervescence and vibrant aromas."
