Saracco Moscato d’Autunno DOP 2023
Type: Sparkling
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Grape Variety: 100 % Moscato Bianco di Canelli
Alcohol Percentage: 5.5%
Rating: 91 Robert Parker Points (2017)
Climate: Mild climate surrounded by the Ligurian coast and Alps
Terroir: Vineyards are located between 280 to 500 meters above sea level; a unique feature for Moscato grape growers. The soil shows layers of sand and silt (grey clay) in the calcareous limestone; the ideal composition to enhance the fruity and floral aromas of Moscato d’Asti grapes.
Ageing: Moscato d’Autunno is a blend of musts (100% of which come from Moscato Bianco Canelli grapes, grown by us), which brings all the traits of Moscato d’Asti Saracco to their full expression. The aromas, sweetness, acidity, the body, mineral notes and aftertaste come together in perfect balance. After harvesting, the bunches are gently pressed to extract the most flavourful juice from the outermost part of the grapes. The must is kept in stainless steel containers at -3°C, where it can be kept for months.
Color: Straw yellow with greenish hues
Nose: Intense orange blossom, peach and thyme
Palate: Intense, elegant and lingering. The sweet sensations are well balanced with a pleasant acidity and fruity aromas typical of Muscat grapes. Good minerality
About the Winery:
Saracco was founded in 1900 by Luigi Saracco, who started buying some of the best land for Moscato d’Asti; in 1986 Paolo Saracco took over the winery with a new vision and gathered up to 50 hectares of vineyards. Through meticulous work in the vineyard and in the winery, and the quest for the right balance between tradition and innovation made Saracco synonymous with excellence in Italian wines. It all started at the heart of the Moscato d’Asti area, in Castiglione Tinella.
Saracco Moscato is the blend of indigenous Moscato Canelli grapes grown in 15 different Crus with 15 different soil compositions, altitudes and sun exposures. Each Cru’s grapes are manually harvested, then the juice is separately preserved and blended just before fermentation. The result is a complex yet perfect balance between sugars, acidity, minerality and primary aromas.
Paolo Saracco’s vision and skills offer wine lovers in Italy and across the globe an authentic, fresh, and aromatic Moscato d’Asti, earning him the title of “Master of Moscato”.
