Asti Spumante
ReferenceAsti / Piedmont / Italy
ABV6.5-9.5%. Notably lower than most sparkling wines due to arrested fermentation.
Sub-styles
Asti SpumanteAsti DOCG
Tasting Notes
Ripe peach, orange blossom, muscat grape, honey, elderflower, candied ginger, apricot, fresh grape juice. Should smell like a Piedmont orchard in August — if it smells neutral, it's a bad example.
Brand Guide
Well
Martini & Rossi Asti ($10-14)
Call
Cinzano Asti ($12-16)
Premium
Fontanafredda Asti ($16-22)
Top Shelf
Contratto Asti Millesimato ($25-35)
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The Story
Sweet Italian sparkler from Moscato grapes, frothy and unapologetically fruity.