Nivole Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2023
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Italy / Piedmont
The Nivole vineyards are found in the hills surrounding Canelli in Piedmont, an ideal microclimate for growing Moscato. The hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed in a pneumatic press. The must is frozen until needed to ensure the freshness of the wine, when it is warmed up and fermented to a low level of alcohol using natural yeasts. A natural mild effervescence develops during this process. Unfermented Moscato grape must is then added to fine tune the sugar levels. The wine is bottled immediately to preserve the fruit aromas characteristic of the Moscato grape. The result is an aromatic Moscato with such delicate finesse that Michele Chiarlo named it Nivole after the Piedmontese word for clouds.
Harvest Note
The 2023 vintage was a warm and dry year with low quantity but high-quality yield. The vintage was characterized by early vegetative development and harvest, which was a week earlier than usual. Rain in mid-August was crucial to reach a balanced maturation of the grapes, registering ideal levels of sugar and acidity as well as an excellent aromatic expression. Hand harvesting was carried out late August, and the grapes were perfectly ripe and healthy.
Tasting Note
A brilliant straw yellow, this fragrant Moscato d’Asti has floral aromas with notes of peach and apricot. It is creamy with fine bubbles and a crisp finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Moscato
APPELLATION: Moscato d'Asti DOCG
PH: 3.15
ACIDITY: 5.35 g/l
ABV: 5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 135 g/l
Unique Selling Points
- Hand harvested from the hills around Canelli, an ideal microclimate for Moscato
- A sweet, lightly sparkling, vividly aromatic wine
- Lower in alcohol (5%) than most table wines
- Perfect for brunch, as an aperitif, and with dessert
“My aim has always been but one: quality.”
Michele Chiarlo, Winemaker
About the Grape
Moscato Bianco / Muscat d’Alsace
Shows exotic aromas of tropical fruits, flowers, rose petals and citrus blossoms, and bright, clean fresh grape flavors, with a note of acidity. Sweet and fortified wines show honey and caramel notes.
