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Bera Moscato D'asti 2022 750ml

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750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Asti
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Moscato d'Asti is the soul of Bera, and Bera is part of the heart of Moscato d'Asti, having been the first estate in this zone of Canelli to bottle its own in 1964. It is half of the 12-hectare estate's annual production. A few factors distinguish the Bera approach, starting with the fact that they feel strongly that the quality of their wine hinges absolutely on quality work in the vineyard (not the average outlook in the world of commercial Moscato d'Asti production). The vines average 40 years old and consist of only the finest sub-variety of Muscat, known as Petits Grains. The farming has been chemical-free for its entire history but is also now certified-organic; the growing is natural in every way, with an emphasis on biodiversity, fostered by wild, unseeded cover crops of herbs, flowers and légumes between the rows. The exposure of the steep slopes is south-southeast, so the grapes can be fully ripened, while also maintaining freshness, thanks to notably calcareous soils and a strong winds that temper the heat and keep the fruit healthy. Yields are quite low, and harvest is by hand, with rigorous sorting in the vineyard, into small bins. The high ripeness combined with high acidity is vital to the character of this wine. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts--Bera is the only Moscato d'Asti maker who ferments naturally---and without temperature control or sulfur. The wine is not sterile-filtered like most Moscato d'Asti base wine at this stage; rather, the lees are gently "cleaned" and put back into the wine, which is then put "to sleep" in tank at cold temperature. In small batches, the wine is "awakened" by a gentle raising of the temperature, which kicks off the secondary fermentation. That process is stopped by dropping the temperature when the wine reaches the appropriate 5.5% alcohol level. At this point, the wine is gently filtered, lightly sulfured (the DOCG does not allow zero sulfur) and put back to sleep, this time in a pressurized tank, where it settles for another 10-15 days before bottling. The first bottling takes place in December and the last of usually four to five bottlings happens in late summer. The later the wine is bottled, the longer the lees contact, so there are even subtle differences, and increasing depth, over the course of the same vintage; the ongoing and extended lees contact is unique in Moscato d'Asti. The end result of the unique circumstances and choices at Bera is an atypical Moscato: an actually vinous version of the wine, with complexity of flavor, a richness of texture and a more fragile bubble.
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Bera Moscato D'asti 2022 750ml

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Varietal: Muscat

As one of the oldest grape varietals in the world, the Muscat grape has a huge amount of variation in its character, flavors and even color As such, it is a wildly popular grape in several different countries, and its hardiness and reliability, coupled with its excellent characteristics makes it a highly popular grape varietal with wineries looking to produce fine and elegant wines with a wide appeal. One of the key attributes of Muscat varietal grapes is the fact that they have proven themselves to be highly versatile. Indeed, Muscat grapes are used for a vast range of different wines, from superbly aromatic sweet wines typical of eastern Europe, to refined and elegant sparkling wines, dry white wines, and even fortified examples. They are recognized by their bright and sharp fruity taste, and their characteristically floral aroma.
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Region: Piedmont

The region of Piedmont in the cool, breezy north-western part of Italy is renowned throughout the world for high quality, flavorful and delicious red wines, and for the elegant and refined sparkling wines such as Asti which typify the area. The region is located at the foothills of the Alps, close to the French and Swiss borders, and benefits from some interesting micro-climates formed by its proximity to the mountain range. The key grapes for the fine red wines of Piedmont are Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera – all powerful varietals which are packed full of a range of fruit flavors and which have an affinity for oak making them ideal for aging When it comes to the sparkling Asti, wineries cultivate plenty of Moscato grapes, whose relative transparency make them ideal for expressing their terroir and providing some interesting flavors in the bottle.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.