ASTI
(AH-stee)
Italian
city and wine center Common
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Bubbly source; Spot of wine?; Vino venue; Wine
city; Piedmont wine center; Italian wine center; ____
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Asti
is a city and commune in the Piemonte or Piedmont region, in
north-western Italy, about 80 kilometres west of Turin in the
plain of the Tanaro River. It is the capital of the province of
Asti.
Some
of most important Italian wines—including the renowned
Barolo—are produced in the nearby Langhe (Province of
Cuneo). Monferrato generally, which includes the Province of
Asti, is an important area for the production of fine wines. But
perhaps the wine most famously associated with Asti worldwide is
the sparkling Asti Spumante (DOCG). The name today is usually
shortened to ‘Asti’ in order to avoid associations
with the many wines of dubious quality which are labelled as
Spumante. Asti is typically sweet and low in alcohol (often below
8%). It is made solely from the moscato bianco white muscat
grape. A premium version known as Moscato d'Asti (DOCG) is seldom
seen outside Italy.
While
Asti province became famous around the world thanks to Martini,
Gancia and Riccadonna which made commercial wines like Asti
Spumante, it is now also becoming famous internationally for its
classic red wines such as Barbera d'Asti, Fresia d'Asti,
Grignolino d'Asti, Bonarda and Ruchè di Castagnole
Monferrato. These wines and many others can be sampled during the
week-long Douja d'Or wine exhibition which is held at the same
time as the Palio and Sagre.
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