P Nivole Canelli DOCG 2023

The Moscato grapes for ‘P’ Nivole are from the best exposed vineyards of Canelli, a region of Asti renowned for centuries as being an ideal microclimate for growing Moscato. They are from an 8.6-acre parcel of 50 year old vines with low yields, resulting in a more aromatic and flavorful style. Due to the high elevation and southern exposure, these grapes ripen earliest and are the first to be harvested, which for Moscato means a more fragrant and flavorful wine. Moscato grapes lose their aromatics the longer they stay on the vine. The ‘P’ stands for “primo” or first for these first-harvested grapes.

The excellent exposure of Canelli is balanced by the cold north wind, which maintains the high acidity of the grapes. The soil is one-third rare Astian (of Asti) sand that imparts greater aromatics and a creamy texture to the wine, and two-thirds limestone and clay. P Nivole is a fragrant and flavorful Moscato from Canelli.