Five fantastic Astis from the Global Sparkling Wine Masters 2021
Among the many bottles of fine fizz in our 2021 Global Sparkling Masters were a handful of fantastic Moscatos from Italy, which we’ve reviewed below.
GIULIO COCCHI, ASTI DOCG, NV – GOLD
A lovely example of sweet fizz, with layers of flavour, from raisins to fresh orange and grapes, white flowers and a touch of tangy citrus. Despite being sweet, rich and powerful in character, it’s also balanced, with a zesty finish.
- Residual sugar level: 80 g/l
- ABV: 7%
- Approx retail price: £17
LA MARANZANA, MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG MUSCATÉ BIANC, 2020 – GOLD
An open, aromatic wine with notes of fresh grapes, followed by a palate with plenty of sweet raisined fruit, and a clean zesty finish.
- Residual sugar level: 155 g/l
- ABV: 5%
- Approx retail price: £5
TOSTI1820, ASTI DOCG, NV – GOLD
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Crushed grapes and orange blossom aromatics lead to raisined flavours in this persistent gently sparkling sweet wine with a touch of refreshing citrus zest.
- Residual sugar level: 86 g/l
- ABV: 7%
- Approx retail price: £18
MATTEO SORIA, MOSCATO D’ASTI DOCG SORIA, 2020 – GOLD
A delicious grape-and-floral-smelling lightly sparkling wine with lots of sweet ripe Muscat fruit, followed by a fresh, lingering orange-flavoured finish.
- Residual sugar level: 140 g/l
- ABV: 5%
- Approx retail price: £11
CONTRATTO, ASTI DOCG DE MIRANDA, 2013 – MASTER
A fascinating and complex sparkling wine, with intense flavours of peach and ripe apple, orange and pineapple, along with a touch of mature fruit, with dried apricot and raisin, followed by a note of beeswax. The texture is mouth-filling and richly sweet, while the finish is bright, with a fine mousse, and some chalky phenolic grip to dry the palate. A perfect accompaniment for fruit-based puddings.
- Residual sugar level: 111 g/l
- ABV: 7%
- Approx retail price: £35
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