Moscato Passito di Saracena Cantine Viola

Calabria IGT • Calabria • Cantine Viola
Category
Sweet Wines
Winery
Cantine Viola
Region
Calabria
Denomination
Calabria IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Short maceration of the must with the skins (24 h) followed by soft pressing, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation
Aging
12 months in steel with 6 months on yeasts
Grape varieties
Guarnaccia 50% Malvasia and 50% for concentrated grape must with Muscat of Saracena added in proportion
Notes
Contains sulfites
Moscato Passito di Saracena Cantine Viola Italian wine - Calabria IGT from Calabria

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Calabria, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its 14% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Guarnaccia 50% Malvasia and 50% for concentrated grape must with Muscat of Saracena added in proportion, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Vinification: short maceration of the must with the skins (24 h) followed by soft pressing, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. The wine is aged 12 months in steel with 6 months on yeasts. A wine reflecting Calabria's ancient Greek winemaking heritage.

Food Pairings

Regional Italian cheeses
Artisanal Italian breads
Mediterranean olive oil dishes
Italian charcuterie boards
Traditional Italian cuisine
Authentic pasta dishes

About Calabria Wine Region

Calabria, Italy's southernmost mainland region, traces its winemaking roots to ancient Greek settlers.

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