{"product_id":"ca-dgal-moscato-canelli-santilario-2024","title":"Ca d'Gal Moscato Canelli Sant'Ilario 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoscato Canelli Sant’Ilario by Ca’ d’Gal is an \u003cstrong\u003earomatic sweet white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from Piedmont, made from Moscato Bianco grapes, a variety also known as Moscato Reale, grown in the Moscato d’Asti Canelli area. Its bouquet reveals an elegant complexity, with intense notes of \u003cstrong\u003eyellow peach and apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e enhanced by fresh hints of acacia and sage. On the palate, the natural sweetness is perfectly balanced by lively acidity and a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy, persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal to pair with mature cheeses or fine pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the historic Canelli area, specifically from the Brichet and Valdivilla plots. Here, the vines take root in soils composed of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite marl and blue clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated at an altitude of around 400 metres with a north-east exposure. This specific microclimate, combined with the crucial contribution of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, gives the wine vibrant aromas and extraordinary freshness. The \u003cstrong\u003eclassic Guyot\u003c\/strong\u003e training system ensures balanced yields, essential for preserving the precise flavour profile that distinguishes this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out in mid-September, followed by gentle pressing in the presence of dry ice to preserve the primary aromas of the grapes. The must remains in prolonged contact with the lees in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel autoclaves\u003c\/strong\u003e at zero degrees until spring, when a slow, controlled fermentation begins. The process is completed with targeted \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, which continues until the autumn following the harvest to harmonise and elevate the wine’s structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Piedmont, \u003cstrong\u003eMoscato Canelli Sant’Ilario\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ca’ d’Gal encapsulates family tradition. This sweet wine originates from the plots of Valdivilla, where the precious \u003cstrong\u003e70-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e are carefully hand-harvested. The process involves gentle pressing with carbonic snow and a period resting on the lees in a pressurised tank. Maturation in the bottle enhances a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of balancing the sweetness with lively fruity aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ca d'Gal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47877871665323,"sku":"62653","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/ca-dgal-moscato-canelli-santilario-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}