Moscato D'Asti

Prunotto's Moscato d'Asti originates in the rolling hills of Asti, Piedmont—a subregion where chalk-rich, clay-laden soils and cool autumn nights preserve the Moscato Bianco grape's floral intensity while limiting fermentation. The house has farmed these slopes since 1904, building a reputation on restraint: this expression undergoes partial fermentation, arrested at 5.5% ABV to retain residual sugar and carbonic lift without dosage manipulation. The result is naturally effervescent—carbonation derives from active yeast, not injection—and bottled young to capture primary aromatics. Special feature: Moscato d'Asti's legal framework mandates low alcohol and sweetness; Prunotto's interpretation emphasizes freshness over oak, with no wood aging, allowing the grape's muscat character to dominate. Drink within 1–2 years of release for maximum aromatic volatility.