Winery Gocce di TerraMoscato d'Asti
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The Moscato d'Asti of the Winery Gocce di Terra is in the top 0 of wines of Moscato d'Asti.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gocce di Terra's Moscato d'Asti.
Discover the grape variety: Melon blanc et rouge
Very old Burgundian grape variety. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural cross between Pinot and Gouais, which are the same parents of Gamay. Melon can be found in Germany, Croatia, Bulgaria, ... in France it is nowadays mostly multiplied in the Loire Valley, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Informations about the Winery Gocce di Terra
The Winery Gocce di Terra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Moscato d'Asti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Piedmont
Piedmont (Piemonte) holds an unrivalled place among the world's finest wine regions. Located in northwestern Italy, it is home to more DOCG wines than any other Italian region, including such well-known and respected names as Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera d'Asti. Though famous for its Austere, Tannic, Floral">floral reds made from Nebbiolo, Piedmont's biggest success story in the past decade has been Moscato d'Asti, a Sweet, Sparkling white wine. Piedmont Lies, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle its northern and western sides and form its naturally formidable border with Provence, France.
The word of the wine: Tartar (deposit)
White, chalky deposits that occur as a result of precipitation inside bottles and are often considered by consumers as a defect. They are in fact tartaric salts formed by tartaric acid, potassium and calcium naturally present in the wine. This deposit does not alter the quality of the wine and can be eliminated by a simple decanting.
