Ben says
★★ Great Wine “Sherbet and grape sorbet-like aromas. Dense citrus, some lemon cream, peach and packs of floral character – white blossom, honeysuckle and sweet lime. It’s very sweet but fresh and finishes with a surprising lift given the concentration and sugars. Very well made example. “
KEY POINTS
100% Moscato Bianco with 5.5% abv. Fermented cold in steel, sealed tanks to capture CO2 and a natural spritz, a process known as the Asti Method.
Grown in: Asti, Piedmont, ITALY.
Food Pairing
I drank this with a take on dal makhani with spiced paneer and udon noodles, and it was delicious. The next day I tried it with a very spicy soy and Pak choi hot and sour soup, which worked less well but was still pleasant (the spice overpowered the floral/fruitiness a little). Would also take on a cheeseboard beautifully.
Disclosure & Price
Received as a half bottle, part of my fully paid subscription to Little Fine Wine. £14-£18 online for 75cl.
Reviewed and tasted: 05/12/2023
About the Producer
Also Vajra established G. D. Vajra near Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1972. He named his estate after his father, Giuseppe Domenico, and discovered his love for wine when working in his grandparents’ vineyard in Barolo. His estate now has over 60 hectares of vines and his business continues to grow.
