Distinctive Features : Asti DOCG is a classic Piedmontese sparkling party wine. It’s the perfect dessert wine that accompanies fruit salads and any type of after-meal. It is ideal for toasts with friends and for small and large occasions, distinguishing itself from Moscato d'Asti DOCG for its alcohol content and to the palate confirms a greater fullness.
Vinification: The harvested grapes are de-stemmed and subjected to a soft pressing process. The must obtained is cooled to 0 ° C and stored in cold rooms for up to one month before the second sparkling fermentation. The wine reaches 7% alcohol by volume after a slow fermentation in an autoclave before bottling . In recent years Asti DOCG has reached excellent quality levels thanks to the use of cold processing techniques, which have allowed all the aromatic characteristics of the wine to be kept intact.
Grape Type: The cultivation of Moscato d'Asti in Piedmont dates back to the 1300s, although its origins can be traced back to the landing of the Greek colonists on the coasts of the Italian peninsula. The varietal genetics involves a high sugar content, which means that at the time of the late summer harvest, the grapes already present a formidable sweetness.
Gastronomic combinations: In the past it was the favourite and most savoured bubble to be drunk on festive occasions. Today it is offered as an elegant and lovable alternative to Charmat methods and it is an excellent end-of-meal accompaniment to Christmas sweets and desserts.
Brand: Human experience, tradition, research and innovation – strong of the founding values of Batasiolo, the age-old wine-making tradition becomes contemporary excellence.
Allergens: contains sulphites