Tintero Moscato
Cantine Elvio Tintero Moscato d'Asti Sori Gramella Piedmont, Italy
Deliciously sweet and slightly fizzy wine.
ABOUT THE WINE:
• GRAPE: 100% Moscato (Muscat Blanc a petit grains) The BEST Muscat clone
• Aromatic orange blossom nose, with flavours of citrus; orange and lemon, a bit of nectarine and honey. Fresh with juicy fruit and a slight fizz.
• Only SINGLE VINEYARD Moscato d’Asti bottled!
• Pairs with fruit salads, custards, and cheesecake, but also seafood, fried hot chicken, spicy asian veggie or chicken dishes and soft cheeses.
ABOUT THE WINERY
• in 1900, French winemaker Pierre Tintero wandered down to Piedmont, and worked as hired hand for widow Rosina Cortesa before falling in love. The rest is history. Marco is 4th generation and current proprietor, along with his daughter in law Cinzia.
• Sustainably Farmed known as Lutte Raisonee (the reasoned fight!)
• Goal is to offer low intervention, delicious authentic wines to the world at a reasonable cost. They always drink higher than their price point!