Asti Flashcards
Is Asti a DOC or DOCG?
DOCG
What type of wine is made in Asti DOCG?
Low alcohol, tank fermented sparkling white wine made from Moscato Bianco
What is the French name of the primary grape used in Asti DOCG?
Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains
Which provinces in Piemonte are included in the Asti DOCG zone?
Asti, Alexandria, and Cuneo
What is the character of Asti DOCG wines?
Medium sweet
Medium acid
Low alcohol
Sparkling
Aromas of orange blossom, grape, and peach
What are the similarities and differences between Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG?
Moscato d’Asti is made entirely from Moscato grown within the Asti DOCG zone
Moscato d’Asti DOCG has more sweetness, more acid, and less alcohol than Asti DOCG
What is the quality of Asti DOCG and Moscato d’Asti DOCG wines? What is their price range?
Good to very good quality
Inexpensive to mid priced
What is the climate in Asti DOCG?
Moderate continental with cold winters and dry, moderately warm summers
When are the rainiest seasons in Asti DOCG? How does this affect viticulture?
Spring and autumn, which affect fruit set and harvest
Where do regulations require grapes for Asti DOCG wines to be planted?
On hillside sites with a preference for limestone and clay soils inside the denomination
What are the maximum yields permitted for tank fermented Asti DOCG wines?
70 tons/ha
Describe the viticultural characteristics of Moscato Bianco.
Early budding
Mid ripening
Small berry size
What diseases and/or pests is Moscato Bianco susceptible to? Why?
Powdery mildew
Botrytis, due to small berry size
Bees, wasps, and flying ants due to its aromatic nature and thin skin
Mites
Modern research into Moscato Bianco is seeking what?
Ways to make the vine more resistant to disease, more perfumed, and higher yielding
Is Moscato Bianco planted at low, medium, or high density in Asti DOCG?
Medium density