Asti Spumante Iris - Cascina Carlòt

Asti Spumante Iris - Cascina CarlòtIn the glass, the Asti Spumante Iris from Cascina Carlòt presents a brilliantly shimmering platinum-yellow color. The nose of this dessert wine from Piedmont seduces with hints of raisins, acacia, dried apricot, and prunes. Following the aromatic profile further, almond and honey join in. The light-footed Cascina Carlòt Asti Spumante Iris reveals an incredibly fruit-driven taste on the palate, which is of course also due to its residual sweetness. On the palate, the texture of this light-bodied dessert wine is wonderfully silky, velvety, creamy, and dense. The finish of this dessert wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region is ultimately impressive with a lovely length. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral nuances from the clay- and limestone-dominated soils. Vinification of Cascina Carlòt Asti Spumante Iris This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Moscato. Only the best grapes were harvested for this exceptionally elegant varietal wine from Cascina Carlòt. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Piedmont. Here, the vines sink their roots deep into soils of clay and limestone. After being hand-picked, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery, where they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Asti Spumante Iris can continue to harmonize for several months on the fine lees. Food recommendation for the Asti Spumante Iris from Cascina Carlòt Enjoy this dessert wine from Italy ideally moderately chilled at 11–13°C as an accompanying wine to yogurt mousse with poppy seeds, elderflower yogurt ice cream with lemon balm, or banana trifle in a glass.