The history of the Marchesi di Barolo estate began over 200 years ago right in the heart of the municipality of Barolo, in the palace opposite the Castello dei Marchesi Falletti. The estate’s origins are closely linked to the birth of the ‘King of Wines’, Barolo. In 1864, with the passing of the last member of the Falletti dynasty, the winery passed to the Opera Pia Barolo, a charitable organisation that channelled the proceeds from the wine into charitable works. Subsequently, in 1929, the Abbona family purchased the entire estate, which today comprises around 200 hectares of vineyards spread across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato regions. The estate’s finest vineyards are vinified individually. The grapes used to produce the Moscato d’Asti DOCG Zagara come from vineyards cultivated on steeply sloping hillsides, which allow the bunches to ripen perfectly. Energy value per 100ml: 334kJ/79kcal
This is a sweet white wine from Piedmont made entirely from Moscato grapes, offering very fine, persistent bubbles and a bright straw-yellow colour in the glass. The bouquet is typical and rich in aromatic notes: candied citrus peel, peach, hawthorn and orange blossom. On the palate, it is fresh and lively, characterised by a low alcohol content that makes it refreshing and easy to drink.
The ideal companion for a Sunday afternoon tea with dry or leavened pastries.
To fully appreciate its style, this wine should be served at a temperature of 10–12°C.
