Moscato d'Asti "San Gròd" 2023

The Mario Torelli estate has been working in organic farming , with passion, since 1992. With less than 10 ha of vineyards and 80,000 bottles annually, it is the prototype of the small estate that focuses on quality. Its wines are referenced in some of the best restaurants in the world.

As soon as the grapes are carefully harvested, they are destemmed and after immediate pressing, the must is left to ferment in closed stainless steel vats, at a temperature of 15°C. When the desired alcohol level is reached (5.5%), it is cooled strongly to stop the fermentations and thus preserve the desired quantity of natural sugar. This Moscato d'Asti has good acidity and presents a beautiful aromatic freshness. It offers a delicate bouquet of acacia flowers , white peach , pineapple , apricot , candied lemon and orange peel . The palate is fresh, balanced, deliciously fruity, with a finish of elderflower and bergamot . It is a pleasure wine to drink young and very fresh.

Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!