Moscato d'Asti
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–2 years of the vintage to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit and delicate aromatics.
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Fresh fruit tarts, traditional Piedmontese hazelnut cake, creamy blue cheeses like Gorgonzola Dolce
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Hailing from the sun-drenched, steep hillsides of Piedmont, Manfredi's Moscato d'Asti is a vibrant celebration of the ancient Moscato Bianco grape, a variety prized since antiquity for its unmatched aromatic intensity. Crafted using the classic Asti method, the fermentation of the hand-harvested grapes is carefully arrested by chilling the must in pressurized autoclaves. This technique preserves the grape's natural sweetness and captures a delicate, creamy effervescence rather than a full sparkle. The resulting wine is a sensory journey through Piedmontese meadows, bursting with notes of fresh peach, orange blossom, and wild sage, anchored by the distinct minerality of the region's calcareous-clay soils. Historically, this style of wine was crafted by local winemakers to be enjoyed as a refreshing, low-alcohol digestif at the end of long days in the vineyards or during festive Sunday family gatherings.
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Founded in the late 1930s by Giuseppe Manfredi in the Langhe region of Piedmont, Cantine Manfredi began as a humble family endeavor delivering wine by cart to local communities. In the 1960s, Giuseppe's son, Aldo Manfredi, expanded the winery's reach, establishing a modern bottling facility in Farigliano while preserving the family's deep-rooted winemaking traditions. Today, the estate remains family-owned and is highly regarded for its expressive Piedmontese classics, ranging from robust reds to delicate, aromatic sparkling wines. Among their most celebrated offerings is their vibrant Moscato d'Asti, which beautifully showcases the fresh, sweet, and gently effervescent character of the local Moscato Bianco grape.