{"product_id":"fontanafredda-moscato-dasti-moncucco-2025","title":"Fontanafredda Moscato d'Asti Moncucco 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoscato d’Asti Moncucco is a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, aromatic white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from Piedmont, made from Moscato Bianco grapes, also known as Moscato Reale. Within the Asti production area, this wine from Fontanafredda offers a rich sip that skilfully balances sweetness with vibrant freshness. In the glass, it appears straw yellow with golden highlights, enlivened by a \u003cstrong\u003eslight natural pétillant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its aromatic profile reveals a rich bouquet, featuring notes of ripe pear, white peach and honey, intertwined with delicate scents of \u003cstrong\u003eblack locust flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, lime blossom, sage and lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Moscato originates in Santo Stefano Belbo, in the \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric Moncucco cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards form a striking natural amphitheatre on steep hillsides, characterised by the typical Langa stone terraces. Situated between two hundred and twenty and three hundred and twenty metres above sea level, the vines benefit from a well-ventilated climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by outcrops of marl and sand, provide the ideal habitat for the vine. The marked \u003cstrong\u003etemperature variation\u003c\/strong\u003e between day and night is essential for the accumulation of aromas in the grapes, ensuring the wine has great aromatic expressiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from organically grown grapes harvested by hand, the production process enhances every nuance. A portion of the harvest undergoes \u003cstrong\u003ecryo-maceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by gentle pressing to extract only the free-run must. Fermentation is thermally interrupted to retain the natural residual sugar and pleasant effervescence. After \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least ten months, the wine gains further depth and complexity. Served well chilled, it is the ideal choice to accompany \u003cstrong\u003eblue cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, glazed meats, sweet and sour recipes and classic traditional desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant “M”s on the label evoke the bonfires described by Cesare Pavese, bright symbols of the ancient rural night festivals. This literary magic comes to life in the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eMoncucco cru\u003c\/strong\u003e in Santo Stefano Belbo, a spectacular natural amphitheatre with steep slopes, historically terraced with Langa stone. From these vineyards comes a \u003cstrong\u003eMoscato Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e of absolute excellence, created to celebrate tradition: a masterful interpretation that defies time, boasting a rare \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e of over twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fontanafredda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47730291835051,"sku":"62463","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/fontanafredda-moscato-dasti-moncucco-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}