Moscadello di Montalcino DOC Capanna
| Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2023 |
| 3 Grappoli AIS |
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| Winery | Capanna |
| Denomination | Moscadello di Montalcino Doc |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Moscato Bianco |
| Alcohol content | 9,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 4216 |
| Winery headquarter | Capanna - Montalcino (SI) - Loc. Capanna, 333 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Desserts, Dry pastry, Cantucci toscani, Strudel |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Moscadello di Montalcino |
The Moscadello of Montalcino is a white wine of the Tuscany tradition, already appreciate in the Middle age but later forgot. The Capanna company produced a valid interpretation. The grapes are 100% Moscato Bianco coming from vineyards located on the north of Montalcino, in the Montosoli territory. The grape harvest is at the beginning of September, follows the maceration for about 2 days on the peels with the fermentation at low temperature. Then it is decanted and filtered many times and finally bottled in October.
The characteristics of the Moscadello of Montalcino
Esthetically it has an intense gold color. The scent is delicately aromatic. The taste is sweet, equilibrated and fulfilling. It has a simple flavor but not expected.
The suggestions for the Moscadello of Montalcino
The Moscadello of Montalcino has to be served at 8-10°C. It is perfect to be drunk with fruit salad, fruit pie and dry cookies.
