Cascina Castle'T
Barbera d'Asti - Moscato d'Asti

The Estate
Cascina Castle’T, a family estate owned by Maria Borio, is located South of Torino in the Piedmonte region, 300 meters above sea level. The property was built in the 1600s.

The Vineyards
The 10 hectares (24.7 acres) of vineyards are located on the cooler hills of the Langhe area on the sides of the Belbo Valley near Canelli. 
The vineyard for Barbera d'Asti is planted in clay and limestone soils and situated on a south western exposure, lying at about 300 meters above sea level. The vines are an average of 40-50 years old. There are 5,000 vines per hectare and the vineyard is kept fully covered with grass. Most of the vineyards are planted with Barbera except for a small plot planted with Moscato. All the production is strictly organic with a low yield, less than 30 hl/ha. 
The vineyard for Moscato d'Asti is rich in clay and is on a south east exposure, lying at about 200 meters above sea level. The vines are an average of 15 years old.

The Wines 

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UPC code: 7 48132 10051 8
2010 Cascina Castle T, Moscato d'Asti, 12/750ml
100% Moscato d'Asti
Vinification: the grapes are soft pressed and the free run juice is placed in stainless steel tanks where it is allowed to settle (sedimentation) and then passed through a centrifuge. The fined must is then passed through a filter of diatomaceous earth and placed in autoclaves of stainless steel. Specially selected yeast are added and fermentation is controlled at 17 degrees. There is no malolactic fermentation and the wine is held in the tanks at 0 degree. At the time of bottling the temperature is raised again to 17 degrees, and when the ideal balance between sugar and acidity is reached and the desired atmospheric pressure is obtained, 2 atmospheres of pressure (usually 2 weeks), the wine is cooled to block further fermentation and again filtered. It is then bottled. Only 5.5% of alcohol.
Bright pale yellow color filled with golden and apricot reflections.
Seductive bouquet rich in orange blossoms, peaches and apricots intertwined with hints of tropical fruits and honey.
Ligthly frizzante due to the naturally retained CO2 with sweet soft velvety fruit on the palate and a refreshingly dry and lingering finish. This is a unique wine of extraordinary delicacy and finesse. 
Robert Parker says "this tropical fruit bomb of an aperitif wine defines the words 'seduction' and 'delicious'. "
Food pairing: brunch wine excellent with ice cream, fruits, salads.

National Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle