NV Il Conte d'Alba Italy Moscato d'Asti
A perennial favorite among club members, this rendition is floral, fruitful and refreshing, showcasing notes of elderflower, acacia, pear, star fruit and vanilla. It's slightly sweet and sensually spritzy.
WINE RE-ORDER #: 12562
(116 Ratings)
Avg. Rating: 4.0 out of 5
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Yes, in stock! (1-3 days)Club members say they love Moscato d'Asti from Il Conte d'Alba, and we believe in giving members what they want..
Each harvest season, Il Conte d'Alba makes wine from Muscat grapes. Later in the year, it blends the wine from two or three vintages into a sumptuous, slightly sweet, semi-sparkling cuvee. Over the past five years, the resulting Moscato d'Asti bottlings have been among our best sellers. In fact, they even provided the inspiration for the development of the fastest growing club in Vinesse history — the Light & Sweet Wine Club.
This latest rendition is another winner, full of pear, star fruit and vanilla flavor, with just enough spritz to tickle the nose. It only makes sense that such an enticing and engaging wine would come from Alba, a Piedmont community where culinary delights abound.
From its floral aroma (locals describe it as "elderflower" and "acacia") to its fruitful flavor to its refreshing finish, Il Conte d'Alba has produced yet another magnificent Moscato d'Alba.
| GRAPE COMPOSITION: | 100% Muscat (Known as Moscato in Italy) |
| GRAPE SOURCE: | Asti Region of Italy |
| AROMAS & FLAVORS: | Elderflower, Acacia, Pear, Star Fruit and Vanilla |
| WHEN TO DRINK: | Now -- No Aging Necessary |
| FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: | a cheese-and-fruit plate, or slightly spicy Asian fare. |
| PRINT: |
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