Mainerdo Moscato d'Asti DOCG

Grape variety: Moscato Bianco
Area of origin: Municipality of Neviglie – Estate-owned vineyards
Total vineyard surface: 2.80 ha
Exposure: South/South-West
Soil: Tortonian soil rich in compact marl and silt.
Plants per hectare: from 3800 to 5000.
Vine training system: Guyot with 9-10 buds.
Harvest: By hand into crates of approx. 25 kg.
Average production: 80 hl. per hectare
Vinification: cold maceration at 3-4°C for 24 hours – Fermentation at 8-10°C for about one month.
Ageing: in steel for about three months.

Colour: golden yellow with brilliant greenish highlights.
Bouquet: acacia flowers, sage, each, orange and lemon.
Palate: delicately sweet palate with a good structure; fine, elegant and well balanced.
Pairing: medium-mature cheeses, fruit, patisserie and all kinds of desserts.
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Alcohol content: 5.5 % vol.
Bottles per year: approx. 7500-8000
Bottle sizes: 75 cl.