- Moscato d'Asti
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Moscato d'Asti (Italian Wine) File:Gooddsakdsaj Wine type DOCG Decree of institution 14/11/1977 Gazzetta Ufficiale 20/01/1978 nr. 20 Yield 1,000 t/km² Maximum grape yield 75,0% Alcohol by volume of grape (natural) 10,0% Alcohol by volume of wine (minimum) 11,0% Net dry extract (minimum) 15,0‰ Origin Asti Ingredient grapes Moscato Bianco: 100.0% Moscato d'Asti is a "Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita" sparkling white wine produced mainly in the province of Asti, north-west Italy, and in smaller nearby regions in the provinces of Alessandria and Cuneo. The wine is sweet and low in alcohol, and often enjoyed with dessert. Thus it is considered a dessert wine. It is from the Moscato Bianco grape.
Moscato d'Asti is the main ingredient of Cocchi Americano.
A related wine, Asti, is produced in the same area from the same grape.References
External links
- Consorzio dell’Asti D.O.C.G., official site.
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