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Castello del Poggio Moscato D’Asti D.O.C.G.

Tucked within the rolling hills of Provincia di Pavia in northern Italy, Castello del Poggio is a beloved name in the world of Italian sweet wines, known for bringing the joyful, aromatic spirit of the Piedmontese countryside to tables around the world. The estate has long championed the Moscato grape, the soul of this storied region, crafting wines that capture the effervescent charm and natural beauty of one of Italy’s most iconic and expressive varieties. Under the rigorous standards of the D.O.C.G. designation, Moscato d’Asti represents the pinnacle of what this sun-soaked corner of Italy can produce, a wine of extraordinary delicacy, purity, and pleasure.

The Secret Garden Collection Moscato d’Asti is crafted entirely from 100% Moscato, hand-selected from the estate’s finest Pavia terroirs at peak ripeness to ensure the grape’s signature fruit intensity and aromatic brilliance shine through. Fermented to a gentle 5% ABV, it preserves the natural sweetness and vivacity of the variety without heaviness, producing a wine that is featherlight yet remarkably expressive. The result is quintessentially Italian in the best possible sense, effortlessly charming, food-friendly, and built for moments of pure, uncomplicated joy.

The Moscato d’Asti pours a delicate, luminous straw gold with the faintest blush of warmth at its edges. The nose is immediately enchanting, an exuberant rush of fresh orange blossom, ripe white peach, and golden honey, with soft undercurrents of apricot, sweet citrus, and a whisper of candied ginger that speaks to the grape’s irresistible aromatic generosity. On the palate it is lush yet light, sweet and refreshing in equal measure, flavors of sun-ripened peach and honeyed citrus glide effortlessly across the tongue, buoyed by a gentle effervescence that keeps every sip lively and bright. The finish is clean, crisp, and lingering, fading with a floral sweetness and a refreshing lift that makes it an absolutely natural partner to spicy cuisine, fresh cheeses, sushi, or any fruit-forward dessert worth celebrating.

Castello del Poggio Moscato d’Asti Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Delicate luminous straw gold with warm, glowing highlights
• AROMA: Fresh orange blossom, ripe white peach, golden honey, apricot, and sweet citrus
• TASTE: Lush and light with ripe peach, honeyed citrus, and a gentle effervescence balanced by refreshing sweetness
• FINISH: Clean and crisp with a lingering floral sweetness and bright, refreshing lift
• ABV: 5%