Caprili, Moscadello di Montalcino
Moscadello is a sweet white wine made from Muscat grapes. The production of this wine in Montalcino was first documented over four hundred years ago. It was once widely produced in the area but fell out of style following World War II. Today’s Moscadello upholds the ancient tradition of the name in a classic, intriguingly grapey, sweet white wine.
Region: Tuscany
Production Area: Montalcino, (Siena)
Appellation: Moscadello di Montalcino D.O.C.
Varietal Blend: 100 % Moscadello
Vineyard: One acre at 1000 feet above sea level on a southwestern exposure
Planting System: Spurred cordon
Soil: Mixed limestone and silica rocks.
Harvest: Hand-picked last 10 days of August
Alcohol: 9 %.
Vinification: The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks without addition of yeasts. The fermentation is interrupted when the desired level of alcohol is reached.
Aging: It is bottled in December of the same year.
Production: 5000 bottles
Tasting Notes: Pale yellow. Medium sweet, with a pleasant vein of tannins and a grassy note.
Food Pairings: Classic Tuscan desserts.
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