DE MIRANDA
ASTI
DENOMINAZIONE ORIGINE CONTROLLATA
E GARANTITA

GRAPE
100% Moscato d'Asti

VINEYARD
The "De Miranda" vineyard, which we own, is located on the Canelli hills
in one of the best positions for growing Moscato d'Asti grapes.
(Map sheet n° 5, lots 9-245-319-320)
Number of plants per hectare: 7000
Exposure: south, south-west
Average altitude: 300 m a.s.l.
Soil: clayey marl.

VINTAGE
From the second half of September onwards,
selecting over-ripe grapes. Average yeld per ha.: 35 hl.

VINIFICATION
The grapes, harvested in boxes, are further selected in the cellar on moving belts;
subsequently some of these grapes are lightly macerated cold and then pressed to obtain the must.
The rest is dried in well ventilated rooms.
The first fermentation to reach 6 degrees of alcohol takes place in Allier & Tronçais casks
for a period of four months. The wine is then siphoned into stainless steel vats and
cold stabilised. It is then bottled along with special selected yeasts to create the sparkle.
This is done in the deep, chilly Canelli cellars.

BOTTLING
From January to March following the vintage.

REFINING
Remains on the yeasts for a minimum of 2 years before drawing off.
Remuage performed exclusively by hand, on the traditional racks.
Drawn off in small quantities according to demand.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Golden straw colour with a fine, persistent and creamy
perlage, intense and unmistakable aroma,
sweet and delicate taste.

ANALYSIS DATA AT DRAW-OFF
Dist. alcohol: 7.5% by volume
Total acidity: 6.00 g/l
pH: 3.10
Extracts: 24 g/l
Sugars: > 100 g/l

SERVING TEMPERATURE
8-10 °C

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
It is a perfect accompaniment to creamy desserts such
as creme brûlée and zabaglione and oven baked
ones such as tarts and biscotti.