Moscato, Tenuta Mazzolino

MOSCATO

Appellation

I.G.T. Provincia di Pavia

Grape Variety

Moscato Vivace

First vintage

1984

Vineyard

0.5 Ha

Exposure

West

Elevation

200 mt asl

Gradient

60%

Year of planting

2001

Vine density

5,000 x Ha

Grape yield

130 qt

Soil composition

Clayey-loamy topsoil intermixed with veins of sand, chalky bedrock

Pruning system

Guyot

Harvest

Manual harvest in small plastic crates

Fermentation protocol

Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in upright stainless steel vats

Winemaking

The grapes are visually checked, weighed and gently pressed in a membrane press

Elevage

In stainless steel vats for 3 months

Alcohol

5.5% by vol

Total Acidity

6.40 g/l

Volatile Acidity

0.06 g/l

Ph

3.19

Service temperature

8° - 10° C

Colour

Light straw yellow with a rich golden core

Aromas

Intoxicating, unmistakable ‘Moscato’ varietal bouquet of rose petal, orange blossoms and sage / musk, with hits of peach and pineapple

Taste

Creamy, chewy zziness followed by a delicately sweet and fruity attack. The bright acidity keeps the palate fresh and balanced

Food pairing

An ideal match with light/dry pastries, fruit tarts, fruit salads and the traditional North Italian Christmas cakes (Pandoro/Panettone)