Expect peach, apricot, orange blossom, honey, and a light spritz with light body, sweet but balanced fruit, and notably low alcohol (typically ~5–6% ABV). Moscato d'Asti is gently frizzante (lightly sparkling), distinct from the more pronounced sparkle of Asti Spumante.
- Varietal
- Moscato Bianco (100%)
- Region
- Italy / Piedmont / Asti
- Body
- Light
- Style
- lightly sparkling, sweet, low-alcohol, aromatic
The producer
Michele Chiarlo is one of Piedmont's most respected producers, founded in 1956. The estate produces a range of Piedmontese wines including Barolo, Barbaresco, and Moscato d'Asti. Nivole is one of the brand's flagship Moscato d'Asti bottlings.
What critics say
Chiarlo Nivole receives consistently solid reviews as a benchmark Moscato d'Asti.
Pairing
Fresh fruit desserts, baklava, light pastries, brunch dishes