"CANELLI" Moscato DOCG
La Giribaldina · Piemonte
Classification
Canelli DOCG Moscato
Variety
Moscato Bianco
Serving Temp
Serve well chilled (around 6–8 °C)
Organoleptic Notes
Bright yellow colour with golden reflections. The wine shows a typical muscat aroma recalling ripe grapes and sweet floral honeyed notes. On the palate it is sweet but not cloying, with a pleasant effervescence and a fresh finish.
Winemaking
Vinification
Soft pressing of fully ripe grapes to obtain a must rich in aroma precursors. Shortly before bottling the must undergoes partial fermentation in an autoclave to achieve a lightly sparkling character
Terroir & Vineyard
Soil Composition
Limestone and marl (known locally as "terra bianca") at Calamandrana
Yield per ha
approx. 90 quintals per hectare
Food Pairings
Dry and fresh pastriesCakes and traditional Italian desserts (panettone, zabaglione)Fresh fruitIce creamsFresh cheeses