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A fairy tale landscape: the hills blanketed by Moscato Bianco vineyards Moscato Bianco grapes, from which Moscato d’Asti is made, are grown in a unique and fascinating area of northern Italy. The vineyards extend over a surface area of about 9,700 hectares, on rolling hills along the banks of the Tanaro river. These hills were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with their distinguished shape, either elongated or gently rounded. The hills are dominated by the vineyards, organized in parallel, almost geometric rows, meticulously well-tended resulting in an unmistakable and inimitable landscape. The uniqueness of the taste of Moscato d’Asti is also a result of the production area’s climatic and geological characteristics: the finest grapes come from calcareous soil, in microclimates, typical of the hills situated within the 52 communes, part of the provinces of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo. In particular, during the first days of September, Moscato Bianco grapes produce precious aromatic substances that announce the onset of harvest time, when the grapes are picked mainly by hand.
An extraordinary wine protected by a prominent institution If Moscato d’Asti is an extraordinary wine, part of the credit goes to the Consortium for the Promotion of Asti, an institution which has protected and promoted both this wine and Asti Spumante all over the world since 1932. The Consortium sponsors research through specific scientific studies and through the application of technological innovations to improve the production process. In addition, it conducts quality controls along the entire production chain and ensures that the Consortium’s seal, which depicts the patron saint of Asti, Saint Secundus, on horseback, is not improperly used.
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Moscato d’Asti in the USA Moscato d’Asti is very popular in the United States, with almost 16.5 million bottles sold in 2016 alone. If you are not already familiar with this extraordinary wine and you would like to learn more about their tastings in the U.S., please visit www.ieemusa. com for more information.