MOSCATO
The name of this vine derives from that given to its grapes by the Latins called “Apianae” by Columella and Plinio and “Apicae” by Catone to stress the fact they were the preferred food for bees due to their golden berries rich in sugar.
Suitable to the climate of the Tortona region, Moscato vines have been raised on the hilly marly- calcareous grounds for over two centuries. Tortona rural bans published in 1776 and kept in Tortona archives cite the vines raised in this area as follows:: those “agrestic, or special grapes, such as moscatello, passeretta, lugliatica, malvasia, uva renna, and similar grapes..”
Colli Tortonesi Moscato Bianco
Specific features
- Colour: straw or golden yellow, more or less intense;
- Aroma: distinctive and sweet-smelling;
- Flavour: sweet, aromatic, sometimes sparkling;
- Minimum alcoholic content: 11°;
- Pression and CO2 up to 1,7 bar;
- Minimum total acidity: 5 g/l;
- Minimum dry extract: 15 g/l.
Production grapes
Moscato grapes 100%.
Food matches and serving suggestions
Colli Tortonesi Moscato bianco, with its aroma and sweetness, is specifically recommended with the aperitif, alone or mixed with other fruity cocktails. Excellent for chocolate-based cookies and strong cheese, such as Gorgonzola or medium ripe cheese.
