Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti are among the most famous and beloved wines from the Piedmont region in Italy. With their low alcohol content (5% and 7%, respectively), they are easy to drink and pair with food, making them an ideal choice for the holiday season.

Being wines that don’t require aging, Asti DOCG wines were the first wines that producers and farmers could enjoy immediately after their harvests. This tradition has been passed down through generations and technologies, and today, these wines are an integral part of the ritual of a typically Italian toast.

The delicate taste of Asti DOCG wines pairs perfectly with holiday desserts, especially rich desserts or those made with fruits and nuts. Additionally, Spumante and Moscato d’Asti pair wonderfully with cheese, nuts, and charcuterie, making them the best companions for holiday charcuterie boards. Many are unaware that these wines also complement fish, oysters, pork, and poultry.

The Asti DOCG designation comes from the Moscato Bianco grape, grown in 51 municipalities across the provinces of Asti, Alessandria, and Cuneo. The unique aromatic profile is shared by two wines under this appellation: Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti. The Asti DOCG includes more than 3,000 producers, including indigenous cellars that are the keepers of histories, philosophies, and uncommon winemaking secrets and techniques. It is the magic behind every bottle of Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti.

Asti Spumante DOCGThe fragrant Spumante made Moscato a family title phrase worldwide. A feather within the cap of Italian oenology, Asti Spumante exemplifies the terroir of the Piedmont area. The colour is a chic straw to golden yellow, and the bubbles are tiny and chronic, in a position to penetrate the nostril and palate with candy depth. Asti Spumante, just like the grapes it’s constructed from, has a contemporary aroma, redolent of flowers and ripe fruit, reminiscent of wisteria, orange, bergamot, and lemon.

Processing of Asti Spumante includes refrigeration of the grape juice at zero levels till the second fermentation. This may be achieved both utilizing to the “Martinotti” methodology, in massive, pressurized tanks, or utilizing to the “Metodo classico”, with the second fermentation occurring within the bottle.

Asti Spumante DOC, the aromatic sparkling wine, has made Moscato a household name worldwide. A feather in the cap of Italian winemaking, Asti Spumante showcases the terroir of the Piedmont region. The color ranges from chic straw to golden yellow, with tiny, persistent bubbles that penetrate the nose and palate with a delightful depth. Asti Spumante, much like the grapes it’s made from, has a contemporary aroma, evoking flowers and ripe fruits like wisteria, orange, bergamot, and lemon.

The transformation of Asti Spumante involves refrigerating the grape juice to a freezing level until the second fermentation. This process can be carried out using the “Martinotti” method, in large pressurized tanks, or the “Metodo Classico” method, where the second fermentation occurs in the bottle.

In terms of production, this wine differs from Asti Spumante because its fermentation is halted when the alcohol content reaches about 5%, resulting in a lower alcohol strain that makes it a sparkling and vibrant wine, truly unique in its category.

Asti Combine. Due to their versatility and sparkle, Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti have also gained a reputation in the cocktail world. These two wines fit perfectly into sparkling cocktails that are essential during the holiday season, such as the Asti Signature. This cocktail mixes a base of Asti Spumante Dolce with 4 basil leaves and a slice of grapefruit. Stir well and add ice, then top with Asti Spumante Dolce, a grapefruit zest, and a pinch of Sichuan pepper. It’s the perfect holiday aperitif.