This Moscato Passito from northern Italy opens with crisp and pristine aromas of yellow rose, honey, stone fruit and white almond. On the close, the wine is sticky, sweet and succulent. Pair it with vanilla cream or panna cotta with caramel.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Here’s a big, bold interpretation of Barbera that sees 18 months of careful aging in oak to achieve aromas of black spice, cassis syrup, cola, mesquite and cedar. You can taste the youthfulness and the freshness of the fruit in the palate, and the wine ends with persistency and a silky texture.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Coffee, vanilla and tobacco create warm background tones for a mostly fruit-driven bouquet. The wine’s aromatic layers seem well integrated and invite a pairing with succulent meat or braised lamb.
— M.L.
(9/1/2010)
This is an informal and easygoing Barbera d’Asti that presents an interesting medley of fruit and berry aromas. The style is fresh and clean (you’ll taste that characteristic acidity of this grape variety) and would pair well with butter- or cheese-based foods.
— M.L.
(9/1/2010)
Centive is a pleasant and lively Moscato d’Asti with fragrant tones of dried flowers, jasmine soap, lavender honey and sun-ripened peach. The smooth mouthfeel is capped by loads of frothy cream.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
There is a pristine mineral note that runs straight through the middle of this crisp Gavi di Gavi from northern Italy. The wine is easygoing and exceeding fresh with a sharp, crisp close and light consistency.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
Freshness and deep floral fragrances emerge from the foamy and creamy nose of this well-made Moscato d’Asti. It delivers a soft, plush feel in the mouth and would pair with dried biscuits or sponge cake.
— M.L.
(12/1/2010)
This is a neutral smelling Moscato d’Asti with a luminous golden color and pungent aromas of peach, green melon, honeysuckle and Golden Delicious apple. The wine is sweet and slightly tart in the mouth.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)