Canti Asti 75cl

Agent: Italian Wines And Beverages

Grape variety: Muscat

Producer: Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi S.p.A,

Winemaker: Massimo Marasso

History: The Moscato Bianco grape (also known as Muscat Blanc a Petite Grains) has long been found in the Piedmont and along with Nebbiolo, may be one of the oldest grapes in the region. It comes from a short and traced supply. It identifies the territory of origin and enhances its uniqueness. The vineyards overlooking the sun, develop on the gentle slopes of Cossano Belbo and have been owned by Fratelli Martini family for generations.

Regional information: The official Asti zone stretches beyond the limits of the Asti province, to both east and west, nudging in the Cuneo and Alessandria provinces respectively. Its western limit is the village of Serralunga d'Alba, although few Moscato vines are planted there. The area is quite hilly and the sloping vineyards create many different mesoclimates and exposures.

Vinification: The method of production is governed by the rules of the Asti Consozio. The wine is made solely from Moscato grapes that have been grown in the Asti region of Northern Italy for hundreds of years. After the harvest the grapes must be separated from the stems before pressing and the must vinified separately from the skins. The juice is put into large temperature controlled tanks and fermented to produce a very light base wine.