Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Moscato d’Asti DOCG

Wine Description & Tasting Notes

Valamasca is the evocative name of an inaccessible and hidden place where, according to the recurring local legend, the witches (in South Piedmont dialect “le masche”) used to meet to comply their mysterious sabbaths.

And this is with some mystery when we talk about the Moscato as it is considered the most ancient, if not the oldest, grape variety cultivated in the Eastern Mediterranean basin and in Italy, whose tens of cultivar are known. The origin of its name is mysterious too. Somebody says it derives from latin “muscus” or the fact that it was the favourite grape of the flies “mosche” without mentioning that still in Latin times, its grape was apparently called “apianae” because it was preferred by bees “api”.

In short, an unsolved enigma that in no way prejudices to the certainties of its recent history. The Moscato, as its variety “Bianco or from Canelli”, finds the best natural habitat in Southern Piedmont, in the surrounding area of 52 small cities from the Provinces of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo. And on the hills of neighbouring villages of Vaglio Serra where the soils are particularly rich in calcium, the Moscato grape produces very delicate and well-balanced wines.

Nose: Fruity on the nose with floral hints and peaches in syrup, sage and light citrus blossom aromas.

Palate: Well-balanced between freshness and sweetness, savoury and perfectly reflects the sensations of the nose.

Food Pairings: Pastries, hazelnut pie, great cocktails base and even some blue cheeses such as gorgonzola. Ultimate pairing is Céme Brûleé though!

Serving Temperature: 6-8 °C.