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Moscato D Asti DOCG 2025 "alla Maestra" Cascina Vano, Organic
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A wonderful Moscato d'Asti DOCG here from Beatrice and Marco at Cascina Vano. Not that the wine is marketed as such, but it is 100% from a single, old-vine vineyard that was 'brought' into the family's holdings when Beatrice and Marco's Grandmother married into the family Rivetti. The old-vine vineyard is in the heart of the Santo Stefano Belbo region where her family originate - the heart and soul of real Moscato d'Asti production.
Floral, fresh, honeyed and beautifully balanced. Elderflower leads into orange blossom, lavender, honey, melon, peach, pink grapefruit and a gentle, gentle fizz dazzle you into submission. Serious quality here for the price.
The style of "Alla Maestra" is really traditional, Beatrice and Marco's Grandmother's family and many generations before had been using the 'bag method' or 'bag filter' to make the Moscato in Valdivilla (hamlet of Santo Stefano Belbo). Valdivilla (along with Santo Stefano Belbo, Calosso, Mango and Camo) is considered to be the original heartland of Moscato production in the region. Beatrice and Marco's idea is to keep the tradition of the style of these wines even if they are no longer using the bag method. Pressure reached in the juice whilst fermentation is halted at 5.5% abv is 1.2 bar. They are keeping real freshness in the wine with a nice acidity and only a delicate 'perlage' (fizz) in amongst the sweet honey notes and all manner of fruits and flowers. Beatrice & Marco also feel this style opens up more options at the table - including savoury and umami matches as well as the classic fruit and sweet dishes.
The Grandmother was known as a beloved teacher to many in this area and surrounding villages, hence the dedicated name "Alla Maestra" meaning "For the teacher". It seems in the case of this Moscato, Marco & Beatrice are our teachers too. Teachers of this wonderful, traditional style of Moscato d'Asti. Enjoy the lesson.
Floral, fresh, honeyed and beautifully balanced. Elderflower leads into orange blossom, lavender, honey, melon, peach, pink grapefruit and a gentle, gentle fizz dazzle you into submission. Serious quality here for the price.
The style of "Alla Maestra" is really traditional, Beatrice and Marco's Grandmother's family and many generations before had been using the 'bag method' or 'bag filter' to make the Moscato in Valdivilla (hamlet of Santo Stefano Belbo). Valdivilla (along with Santo Stefano Belbo, Calosso, Mango and Camo) is considered to be the original heartland of Moscato production in the region. Beatrice and Marco's idea is to keep the tradition of the style of these wines even if they are no longer using the bag method. Pressure reached in the juice whilst fermentation is halted at 5.5% abv is 1.2 bar. They are keeping real freshness in the wine with a nice acidity and only a delicate 'perlage' (fizz) in amongst the sweet honey notes and all manner of fruits and flowers. Beatrice & Marco also feel this style opens up more options at the table - including savoury and umami matches as well as the classic fruit and sweet dishes.
The Grandmother was known as a beloved teacher to many in this area and surrounding villages, hence the dedicated name "Alla Maestra" meaning "For the teacher". It seems in the case of this Moscato, Marco & Beatrice are our teachers too. Teachers of this wonderful, traditional style of Moscato d'Asti. Enjoy the lesson.
