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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
Moscato Passito `Palazzina`DOC
Ripe apricot and acacia honey characters with honeyed sweetness, well-balanced by a fresh citrus zest bite.
Producer Information
Il Cascinone was acquired by leading Piemonte producer Araldica in 1999 - an exceptional estate in the Monferrato hills which has undergone extensive restoration and replanting. The `Il Cascinone` range (and part of the Alasia range) is produced with grapes sourced from Araldica’s most prized vineyards, both on the estate itself and from other selected sites. All harvesting at Il Cascinone and d`Annona is by hand. The Araldica winemaking team of Claudio Manera, Lella Burdese and Carlo Manera oversee all production.
Wine Making
Palazzina vineyard is on the Il Cascinone estate. The fruit is hand harvested in the second half of October (about one month later than the usual Moscato harvest). The grapes are dried on `graticci` - a traditional Italian rush mat. During this time 40% of the fruit`s weight is lost by water evaporation. In mid-December the whole bunches are pressed and then a slow fermentation is undertaken in oak barrels for 2 months followed by 12 months ageing prior to bottling.
Tasting Note
A nose of intense lemon curd, marmalade, and orange peel with fragrant honeysuckle notes. The palate has lots of ripe apricot and acacia honey characters with honeyed sweetness, well-balanced by a fresh citrus zest bite on the lingering finish.
Food Matching
Delicious with mature cheese or desserts.
| Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Style | Sweet |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Abv | 14% |
| Grapes | 100% Moscato Bianco |
| Wine Body | Full |
| More Features | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Oak Ageing | Light |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Case Size | 12 |
| Unit Size | 37.5 CL |
| Sulphites | Yes |
