MOSCATO D'ASTI DOCG

The vineyard is located in San Rocco Seno d'Elvio, in the Montersino cru, an area where Barbaresco predominates. It is unusual for a Barolo and Barbaresco producer to dedicate precious space to non-Nebbiolo vines, but Alessandro preferred differentiation, creating a wine that few in that area produce, Moscato d'Asti DOCG. The calcareous clay soil makes this wine very fragrant and suitable for aging for two or three years, unlike other more ephemeral Moscato wines. A surprising wine that is worth trying.

Tasting notes: bright straw yellow colour with golden reflections, fine, lively and persistent perlage. Intensely aromatic aroma reminiscent of the typical grape fragrance, fruity and delicate aroma. On the palate, notes of yellow peach and ripe apricot, a very harmonious sweet flavour with the right balance between acidity and sugars.

Food pairing: it is the dessert wine par excellence, very versatile, also goes well with ice cream, fresh fruit and small pastries. If you want to go against common beliefs, try it with Gorgonzola, Mascarpone and walnuts.

Origin: Alba, Acqui Terme and Strevi

Soil type: clay, limestone

Grape varieties: 100% Moscato

Year: 2023

Winemaking: harvesting is manual. Vinification in steel autoclaves at low temperatures until 5/5.5° alcohol is reached, fermentation interrupted by cold, followed by sterile bottling to ensure the wine has as little contact with oxygen as possible.

Alcohol content: 5.5%

Winemaker: Alessandro Bonelli

Serving temperature: 8º to 10 °C

Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto

From the breathtaking views of La Morra to the rolling hills of Sinio, from the prestigious vineyards in the Barbaresco area, in the municipality of Alba, to the ancient soils of Serralunga d’Alba, the prestigious Alessandro Rivetto estate preserves and reveals some of the most authentic and emblematic expressions of Langhe. It is a unique heritage expressed in the wines it produces — authentic interpreters of the land, capable of telling its story with new nuances with each harvest. Production comes from careful listening to nature and a deep understanding of the vineyards; it seeks to highlight the unique character of each hillside, transforming it into wines with a distinct and recognisable identity.

The passion for wine and long experience in the sector — developed over a lifetime of learning and observation — are essential attributes of Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto. Alessandro’s grandfather — Ercole — introduced him to the vineyards and the cellar, just as his great-grandfather Giovanni had done before him. Ercole had deep ties to his homeland. He knew how to transform his father’s intuition and use it as a starting point to explore new productive possibilities.

In Alessandro's own words, “he gave me the pleasure of working with a smile on my face. I learned that from him: to love what I do and do what I love, bringing a smile to the people I meet and those who taste my wine.”