Top 100 sparkling wines of Moscato d'Asti

Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Moscato d'Asti of Moscato d'Asti as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Moscato d'Asti and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Moscato d'Asti

The wine region of Moscato d'Asti is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine DiCello or the Domaine Marco Negri produce mainly wines sparkling, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Moscato d'Asti are Brachetto, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Moscato d'Asti often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, orange blossom or yellow apple and sometimes also flavors of fresh strawberries, raspberry or cherry.

In the mouth of Moscato d'Asti is a . We currently count 536 estates and châteaux in the of Moscato d'Asti, producing 661 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Moscato d'Asti go well with generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts, aperitif or sweet desserts.

Discover the grape variety: Brachetto

A very old vine cultivated in the northwest of Italy, in Piedmont to be precise (provinces of Asti and Allessandria). For a long time it was confused with a large number of other Italian grape varieties, which explains why the latter still bear the synonym "brachetto". It is said to be related to the Muscat à petits grains blancs, to be continued! Note that Brachet, known in the Nice region (Alpes maritimes), is not related to Brachetto. Brachetto can be found in Argentina, Italy, etc. It is virtually unknown in France.

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Moscato d'Asti

sparkling wines from the region of Moscato d'Asti go well with generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts, aperitif or sweet desserts such as recipes of the coughing cat's apple crumble, delicious moroccan fritters or the coughing cat's apple crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Moscato d'Asti

On the nose in the region of Moscato d'Asti often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, gooseberry or fresh strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, cherry or green pear. In the mouth in the region of Moscato d'Asti is a .

News from the vineyard of Moscato d'Asti

EPI purchases Super Tuscan producer Isole e Olena

The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...

Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance

Since February 24th 2022 the world has quickly learned a great deal more about Europe’s second-largest country, Ukraine. Most notably will be our profound admiration for the Ukrainians’ continued resistance to the invading Russian Army. This is but one item on a long list that includes such things as Ukraine being one of the world’s top exporters of wheat, barley and sunflower seeds. However, many people are also now learning that Ukraine not only has a thriving winemaking sect ...

Brad Pitt to reopen Château Miraval recording studio

Brad Pitt and Emmy Award-winning French producer Damien Quintard have worked together to revamp and redesign the Château Miraval recording studio, which has sat unused for nearly two decades. Renamed Miraval Studios, the venue will reopen in the heart of Provence rosé wine country in summer 2022. It marks a rebirth for the illustrious venue, previously known as Studio Miraval, which was built in 1977 by the estate’s then-owner, French pianist and composer Jacques Loussier. Pink Floyd used the st ...