Canelli
Moscato d’Asti DOCG
Canelli is exclusively produced in the most vocated aerals of the historic municipalities of the "Moscato d'Asti" appellation: prestigious vineyards where soil qualities and exposure, combined with reduced production and more restrictive quality parameters, enhance its aromatic typicality and endow it with such organoleptic richness as to guarantee its surprising longevity.
Soil
Marine sedimentary origin, between the Lequio Landform (25% sand – 52% silt – 23% clay) and the lower Cassinasco Serravalliano–Tortoniano Landform; created 11-12 million years ago.
Young soil with medium amalgam texture; average percentage of sand and limestone (12% of active component); average water retention and fertility.
Organoleptic
characters
The perlage is fine and persistent. The color is straw yellow with reflections turning to golden. The bouquet is broad and intense, with predominant notes ofgolden apple,sage, peach andlechees, accompanied by more delicate hints of acacia flowers, pear and orange peel. The palate isstriking forits pleasantsmoothness accompanied by a balanced acidity and low alcohol content, making it a very enjoyable drink.
Gastronomic
Pairings
Its distinct orange blossom (zagara) fragrance pairs well with fruit tarts and small pastries. Thanks to the very pleasant balance of natural grape sugars (50% fructose, 48% glucose and 2% minor sugars), gentle acidity, vitamins, and trace elements extracted from the soil, it is an ideal drink for quenching thirst and, in particular, for refreshment after sports activities.
