Petalo Moscato Spumante - Bottega

Petalo Moscato Spumante - BottegaAt first glance, Petalo Moscato Spumante - Bottega immediately casts its spell. In the glass it shines a bright straw yellow with fine, lively bubbles. The delicate mousse rises persistently and forms a creamy rim of foam that instantly whets the appetite for the first sip. The nose dives into a seductive bouquet. Ripe apricot and juicy peach meet notes of candied orange peel and fresh lemon. Added to this are intense rose aromas, hints of orange blossom and a touch of lychee. This floral sweetness pairs with delicate muscat notes and a fine grape aroma, as if freshly picked from the vineyard. On the palate, Petalo Moscato Spumante - Bottega reveals its most romantic side. The texture remains light and playful, carried by the fine perlage. The high residual sugar of around 92 grams per liter delivers a lush, melting sweetness. The acidity appears pleasantly fresh and keeps the sweetness precisely in balance. The result is a sparkling wine that tastes intensely fruity while remaining clearly structured. The aromas from the nose continue on the palate. In the foreground are: juicy apricot and white peach fragrant rose petals and orange blossoms citrus fruits such as tangerine and lemon a hint of nutmeg, honey and white grape The style of this Moscato Spumante is distinctly fruity, playful and charming. The alcohol content of only 6.5 percent by volume creates an ultra-light impression. The perlage gently distributes the sweetness in the mouth and lends the wine an almost creamy feel, without losing any freshness. The body feels light yet is very rich in aroma. On the finish, rose, peach and a touch of citrus zest linger for a long time. The Moscato grape variety, used here as a single varietal, shows its aromatic brilliance in Veneto. The climate near the Adriatic brings warm days and cooler nights. This alternation promotes intense fruit aromas and preserves a lively acidity. The soils in Veneto range from sandy to calcareous. This gives rise to wines with fragrant richness and fine minerality. It is precisely this balance that Petalo Moscato Spumante - Bottega reflects in the glass. Its character is a perfect match for romantic moments, balmy summer evenings and festive occasions. The elegant presentation with the iconic rose image on the bottle underscores the wine’s delicate, beguiling style. Multiple awards, including medals at Decanter and IWSC as well as at the Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Award, demonstrate the high esteem in which this sparkling wine is held in the international wine world. Petalo Moscato Spumante is particularly impressive on occasions where pleasure takes center stage. Typical uses in everyday life and at celebrations are wide-ranging: as a sparkling aperitif with floral notes as a companion to dessert or fruity cakes as a highlight for Valentine’s Day and romantic dinners as a summery terrace wine with friends as a stylish gift with an emotional message With its sweet yet balanced profile, this Moscato Spumante invites relaxed enjoyment without heaviness. The delicate perlage, the fragrant aroma and the gentle sweetness bring a smile to every face that holds this wine in the glass. Veneto, Moscato and the signature of Bottega merge here into a sparkling wine that unites emotion and elegance. Production of Petalo Moscato Spumante by Bottega The grapes for this Moscato Spumante come from selected vineyards in Veneto in northeastern Italy. The region enjoys a mild climate, shaped by its proximity to the Adriatic and the cooler influences from the foothills of the Alps. Warm summer days produce ripe, aromatic berries, while cool nights preserve the freshness and perfumed notes of the Moscato grape. The vines grow on soils with a high proportion of sand, clay and limestone. This combination promotes fine fruit, lively acidity and delicate mineral nuances. The Moscato grape shows its full strength here. It offers fragrant aromas of rose, muscat, citrus and stone fruit. Its naturally high sugar content forms the basis for the sweet yet clearly structured style of Petalo Moscato Spumante. The harvest usually takes place in the cooler morning hours. This ensures that the grapes reach the winery fresh and aromatic. Selective harvesting guarantees that only fully ripe, aromatic berries go into the wine. After the harvest, gentle pressing follows. This is where the clear must is obtained that later forms the basis for this seductive spumante. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Thanks to the cool fermentation, the delicate fruit aromas and floral notes of the Moscato grape are preserved. Maturation is clearly oriented towards the style of a fresh, fruit-driven aromatic sparkling wine. The second fermentation, which produces the perlage, also takes place in pressurized tanks following the Charmat method. This keeps the focus firmly on pure fruit, fragrant rose and lively freshness. The fermentation process is deliberately stopped early. This leaves a high ...