Assolo

MOSCATO di SARDEGNA D.O.C.
Controlled Origin Denomination
Sparkling Sweet White Wine
Alc. 8,5% Vol. – 75 cl.

GRAPES: Moscato 100%.
Location: Grape from vineyards in the municipality of Monti (North-East of Sardinia Region) at 1000-1100 feet above sea-level.
Soil: Sandy soils formed from granite rock weathering.
Production: 2,5 Tons/Acre.
Harvest: By hand late august beginning of september.

VINIFICATION
Pressing: Destemming and soft pressing.
Fermentation: This wine is made with the charmat process. A sparkling fermentation under pressure at 16-18°C (60-65°F). When fermentation is completed the wine is chill to -3 -4°C (28-29°F) and filter.
Bottling: Steril bottling under nitrogen; using natural corks.

CHARACTERISTICS
Tasting notes: A brilliant straw colour sparkling wine. It has a sweet and delicate flavour and persuasive bouquet with hints of peach and apricot.
Food matching: It is great with all types of pastries, cakes and fruit.

Serving temperature: 8 -10°C (45-50°F).