Pascena Moscadello di Montalcino Late Harvest

Moscadello is a wine with deep historic roots dating back to the Renaissance. During that period, it was considered a “divine” wine dedicated to the “dames of Paris…” The history of the region is intricately intertwined with this sweet nectar of the gods, still widely considered decadent and divine in present day.
It is opulent yet vibrant, achieving a delicate balance between lush apricot, peach and tangerine notes and a refreshing acidity. Delicious on its own, this seductive wine pairs beautifully with savory dishes like blue cheese and foie gras, as well as fresh fruit, pastries and biscotti.

Vintage 2009

Production area:
Montalcino Siena - Sant'Angelo in Colle. Hilly lands oriented South - South West.

Grapes:
White Muscat. 

 Weather Conditions:
Winter rains in the seasonal average. The heavy spring rainfalls slightly delayed the vegetation growth. Typical dry summer with few rains. Regular harvest time with healthy and ripe grapes.

Vineyard production:
2.0 tons / ha equal to 9 hl / ha of wine

Yield wine/grapes:
45% (normal harvest is around 70%)

Drying:
On the vine, about 45 days with branch cut at the end of September.

Pressing:
Soft pressing after a rigorous grape selection.

Vinification:
Very slow, repeatedly filtered through cloth percolation, in new 225 litre barriques, and partially in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature until the desired alcohol level is reached.

Ageing:
One year in new barriques and 6 months in bottle.

Main Features

Colour:
Bright and shining gold.

Bouquet:
Fine, ample and complex, rich flavored the jasmine and acacia scents stand out and are nicely integrated with the primary aromas of Muscat.

Taste:
Harmonious, full and persistent. Excellent balance between the concentration given by the residual sugar and the acidity of the wine. The finish highlights the aromatic notes typical of the cultivar.

Alcohol content:
12,6%

Residual sugar:
136 g/l 

Total acidity:
5.0 g/l

Serving temperature:
12° C