Maeli is a small winery that has successfully managed to create a one-of-a-kind product. Producer Elisa Dilavanzo has debunked the myth that Moscato Giallo was only considered a sweet sparkling wine for the end of a meal, and after years of study, she has proposed an intriguing line of labels, all based on Moscato Giallo, expressing the comprehensive versatility of a grape variety. In fact, Maeli is the only winery to have interpreted Moscato Giallo in five different versions. The winery stretches out within the Euganean Hills Park, in the heart of Veneto. The microclimate of the area, with the Venetian lagoon on one side and the Dolomites on the other, creates a very suitable environment for producing Moscato Giallo. The vineyards are located on two sides of the Euganean Hills: the northern part is favoured for the production of Moscato Giallo, with soils mainly composed of marly scales and limestone rocks, while in the south we find red grapes such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and native varieties. Moscato Giallo, a white grape variety from Veneto, expresses itself on the volcanic soils of the Euganean Hills with finesse, elegance and longevity, distinguishing itself from any other Moscato in the world. Maeli's VSQ Moscato Giallo Metodo Classico Dilà is a sparkling wine made from only Moscato Giallo grapes. The wine presents a golden colour and a perlage of fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, the bouquet is reminiscent of white flowers, such as jasmine, fresh herbs, thyme and the fragrance of yeast and crusty bread. On the palate it is ample and persistent, with a saline and slightly bitter finish, a characteristic note of the terroir. An ideal wine for special occasions, it pairs well with fish and shellfish dishes, such as baked sea bass.
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