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Moscadello di Montalcino DOC 2018 from La Poderina, Moscato Bianco late harvest, golden yellow, floral and fruity aromas, to be served at 8-10 °C with desserts or blue-veined cheeses. In 37.5 cl at €45.63, the price scaled to 75 cl (€91.26) is high for a DOC with no distinction mentioned.
Appellation Moscadello di Montalcino DOC named, Moscato Bianco grape variety and Montalcino zone specified, with consistent late harvest; real local anchoring but no sub-zone.
No award or guide mentioned, producer not attested as renowned in the texts; simple absence of information, rating maintained in the neutral range.
At €45.63 for 37.5 cl, the price scaled to 75 cl reaches €91.26 for a sweet white DOC with no distinction: high for what is described, despite the crossed-out price.
Precise pairings with desserts, pastries and blue-veined cheeses, floral and fruity profile described, serving at 8-10 °C indicated; versatility limited to end of meal.
Domain La Poderina named and located in Montalcino, late harvest, controlled fermentation and brief steel aging specified; neither aging duration nor organic mentioned.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment the softness of a wine that has traversed the ages, carrying the soul of a blessed land. This Moscadello di Montalcino 2018 is an invitation to rediscover the very essence of Tuscan winemaking tradition, a gem you may not yet know.
Montalcino, you undoubtedly know it for its illustrious Brunello. But did you know that, long before the latter became king, Moscadello was the most important wine of this region? The La Poderina estate, with admirable fidelity to its heritage, has never stopped producing this sweet wine, thus preserving a precious tradition.
This wine is made exclusively from the Moscato Bianco grape variety. The 2018 vintage I am presenting to you is the result of a late harvest, a method that allows the grapes to concentrate their aromas and sugars directly on the vine. The harvest is meticulous work, carried out manually in three to four passes, picking only the perfectly ripe clusters. This artisanal precision gives birth to a wine of rare elegance, whose aromatic bouquet is a true kaleidoscope from the very first encounter.
To the eye, this Moscadello dons a brilliant golden yellow robe, already promising the richness of its contents. On the nose, you will be immediately enveloped by intense scents of flowers and ripe fruits, an olfactory symphony evoking the sun-drenched orchards of Tuscany. On the palate, the sweetness is balanced by beautiful freshness, revealing complex flavors of candied fruits and honey, with a persistent and delicate finish. Its vinification, with controlled fermentation and brief aging in steel tanks, preserves all the aromatic purity of the Moscato Bianco.
This Moscadello di Montalcino 2018 is the ideal companion for your indulgent moments. I warmly recommend it with desserts, especially fine pastries, where its sweetness will enhance the flavors. It is also remarkable paired with blue-veined cheeses, whose pronounced character it will soften with its roundness and fruity notes. It is a wine that invites contemplation, perfect for ending a meal among friends or for a moment of pure indulgence. Let yourself be tempted by this little-known facet of Montalcino, you will not regret it.
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