Vite Colte
Moscato Passito La Bella Estate 2023
| Denomination | DOC Piemonte Moscato Passito |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Aging | 12 months on the lees |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Moscato Bianco, harvested in 2023, Piemonte DOC designation
- Passito vinification: grapes left to dry, 10-day fermentation at 18–20 °C
- Ageing on the lees: maturation for around 12 months to enhance aromatic complexity
- Sensory profile: golden colour, musky notes, honey and candied fruit
- Pairings and serving: ideal with desserts and cheeses, a meditation wine served at 12–14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Bella Estate Moscato Passito is a refined sweet white wine. Produced in the renowned Piedmont region, it stands out for its intense golden yellow colour. On the nose, it offers a broad and complex bouquet, enriched with elegant musky notes, hints of honey and fragrances of candied fruit, which faithfully express the identity of the Moscato Bianco grape variety. On the palate, it is warm, full and deep, with a balanced sweetness. Thanks to prolonged ageing on the lees, it achieves superior aromatic definition, making it perfect paired with flavourful cheeses, elaborate pastries or as a sophisticated meditation wine.
Where it comes from
This sweet wine originates from the rich winemaking landscape of Piedmont. Produced by the Vite Colte winery, located near the most famous vineyards of the Barolo area, it reflects the extraordinary vocation of the Cuneo territory. Care in the vineyard preserves the integrity of the Moscato Bianco grape clusters, allowing them to ripen for a long time on the vine to obtain a pronounced aromatic profile. The result is an authentic interpretation of Piedmont excellence, capable of conveying local typicity through an unmistakable varietal profile.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous selection and careful drying of the Moscato Bianco grapes, to naturally concentrate sugars and aromas. After pressing, the must ferments at a controlled temperature for about ten days. Subsequently, the wine rests in contact with its lees for twelve months. This period harmonises the olfactory intensity and complexity of the bouquet. It is recommended to serve it at 12-14 °C to fully appreciate its enveloping taste profile.
History and Curiosities
A true tribute to Piedmontese tradition, La Bella Estate Moscato Passito embodies the excellence of the Vite Colte winery, located at the foot of the prestigious Barolo crus. This wine is made from dried Moscato Bianco grapes, whose fermentation at a controlled temperature enhances its varietal character. A twelve-month ageing on the lees imparts a fascinating balance between sweetness and the complexity of the bouquet. Perfect as a meditation wine, it envelops the senses with intense honey notes and hints of candied fruit.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2016
- Oenologist: Bruno Cordero
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
- Hectares: 300
Vite Colte is made up of people who strongly believe in a shared concept of quality, where the responsibility of individuals is an integral part of the final result. Winegrowers, partners, friends. The members of ViteColte are "accomplices" in a project that demands dedication to quality which is every bit as strict as the protocols implemented in its pursuit. Every winegrower is remunerated on the basis of the size of the vineyard and not the quantity of product, in order to obtain the highest level of quality. Read more
| Name | Vite Colte Moscato Passito La Bella Estate 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White naturally sweet dessert wine aromatic |
| Denomination | Piemonte DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vite Colte |
| Story | History and Curiosities A true tribute to Piedmontese tradition, La Bella Estate Moscato Passito embodies the excellence of the Vite Colte winery, located at the foot of the prestigious Barolo crus. This wine is made from dried Moscato Bianco grapes, whose fermentation at a controlled temperature enhances its varietal character. A twelve-month ageing on the lees imparts a fascinating balance between sweetness and the complexity of the bouquet. Perfect as a meditation wine, it envelops the senses with intense honey notes and hints of candied fruit. |
| Origin | Barolo (CN) |
| Yield per hectare | 25 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 18–20 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days |
| Production technique | Passito wine (from dried grapes); fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18-20 °C; ageing for about 12 months on the lees |
| Wine making | After crushing, the precious must (25 hl/ha) is left to ferment for about 10 days at a temperature of 18–20 °C; maturation for about 12 months on the lees. |
| Aging | 12 months on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |