La Spinetta
Moscato Passito Oro 0.5L 2016
| Denomination | DOC Piemonte Moscato Passito |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 96 months in new French oak barrels; bottle ageing for about 3 months. |
- Wine and vintage: Sweet aromatic white Passito, Piemonte DOC, vintage 2016, 12% vol
- Grapes: 100% Moscato Bianco (Moscato Reale), late harvest with dried grapes
- Ageing: Fermentation and malolactic in new French oak; matured for 96 months
- Aromas: Dried apricot, candied orange, honey, dried flowers, rosemary
- Taste and serving: Soft and rounded, savoury and fresh; velvety finish, serve at 10–12 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Moscato Passito Oro by La Spinetta is a sweet, aromatic white wine of great richness, made from Moscato Bianco grapes. Produced in Piedmont, this passito stands out for its fascinating oxidative style that combines generous richness with pronounced savouriness. The synergy between the natural sweetness of the fruit and the fresh acidity defines a complex and elegant profile, offering the palate a perfectly balanced sip and a velvety finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates between Mango and Castagnole delle Lanze, in a renowned area of Piedmont. The vineyards are situated at three hundred metres above sea level with optimal southern exposure. The marl-limestone soils, with a sandy tendency, give the wine a clear savoury tension and a distinctive aromatic finesse. This microclimate allows the freshness of the fruit to be preserved, masterfully balancing the sugar density resulting from the drying process.
How it is produced
Production begins with a slightly late harvest, followed by the drying of the grapes in the cellar to concentrate sugars and aromas. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in new French oak barrels, where the wine matures for ninety-six months, before finishing with a brief period in the bottle. This long maturation shapes a deep bouquet of dried apricot, candied orange, honey and rosemary, with a persistence reminiscent of tobacco.
History and Curiosities
Rare and radiant like the precious metal from which it takes its name, La Spinetta Moscato Passito Oro 2016 is a true gem of the Piemonte DOC. It is made from selected Moscato Bianco grapes grown between Mango and Castagnole delle Lanze, enhanced by a slightly late harvest and subsequent drying in the cellar. After fermentation in new French oak barrels, the wine matures for a full 96 months, developing a fascinating and complex oxidative profile. This ageing bestows a rich and savoury sip, crowned by a velvety finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Giorgio Rivetti, Andrea Rivetti
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 100
| Name | La Spinetta Moscato Passito Oro 0.5L 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green naturally sweet dessert wine aromatic |
| Denomination | Piemonte DOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | La Spinetta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Rare and radiant like the precious metal from which it takes its name, La Spinetta Moscato Passito Oro 2016 is a true gem of the Piemonte DOC. It is made from selected Moscato Bianco grapes grown between Mango and Castagnole delle Lanze, enhanced by a slightly late harvest and subsequent drying in the cellar. After fermentation in new French oak barrels, the wine matures for a full 96 months, developing a fascinating and complex oxidative profile. This ageing bestows a rich and savoury sip, crowned by a velvety finish. |
| Origin | Castagnole delle Lanze, Mango |
| Soil composition | Marnoso calcareo, tendente al sabbioso. |
| Harvest | Slightly late harvest with grape drying in the cellar |
| Production technique | Tecnica del passito (vendemmia tardiva con appassimento delle uve in cantina) |
| Wine making | Slightly late harvest with grapes dried in the cellar; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels; ageing for about 96 months (plus approximately 3 months in bottle). |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 96 months in new French oak barrels; bottle ageing for about 3 months. |
| Total acidity | 8.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |