Vite Colte

Moscato Passito - La Bella Estate - Vite Colte 2022

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Vite Colte
Name Moscato Passito
Variety Moscato
Vintage 2022
Gradation 11.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of honey, apricot, orange blossom
Vinification method Grape drying, partial fermentation
Region Piedmont
Production area Monferrato
Country Italy
Type Sweet passito wine
Aging Short in barrels or steel
Color Golden yellow
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 3-5 years
Pairing Desserts, blue cheeses

The Moscato Passito "La Bella Estate" by Vite Colte is a jewel of Piedmontese winemaking, reflecting all the elegance and refinement that this region can offer. This sweet meditation wine is ideal for tasting on special occasions or as a precious gift.

The production process of Moscato Passito begins with a meticulous selection of Moscato grapes, which are left to dry on racks to concentrate their sugars and aromas. This ancient practice allows for the creation of a wine with extraordinary aromatic intensity and an elegant sweetness well balanced by vibrant acidity.

It presents in the glass an intense golden yellow color, captivating from the very first visual impact. The aromatic bouquet is a delight of floral notes of wisteria and acacia, enriched by hints of ripe peach, dried apricot, and delicate traces of honey and vanilla. On the palate, "La Bella Estate" expresses itself with an opulent yet balanced body, with a persistent finish that leaves a pleasant sensation of freshness despite the sugary richness.

Perfect as a companion for the end of a meal, it pairs splendidly with fruit-based desserts or dry pastries, but it is also appreciated as a meditation wine. To enhance its qualities, it is recommended to serve it slightly chilled, at a temperature of about 10-12°C.

Buying the Moscato Passito "La Bella Estate" by Vite Colte means treating yourself to a unique sensory experience, a sweet moment of tasting reflection that brings to mind the long summer days and the magnificence of the Piedmont vineyards.


The winery

Vite Colte – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Vite Colte.

Cooperative winery based in Barolo (CN), founded as a quality-focused project linked to Terre da Vino. It produces a wide range of Piedmont DOC and DOCG wines, with a focus on vineyard quality.
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italia
Founded: 2010
Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Arneis, Moscato, Chardonnay, Timorasso, Pinot Nero, Sauvignon, Favorita, Brachetto, Erbaluce, Cortese
Headquarters in Barolo A project launched as the quality line of Terre da Vino. Approximately 180 member growers, managing over 300 hectares Strong presence of Piedmont DOC/DOCG wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Asti, Alta Langa, Moscato, etc. Sustainability-focused production protocol: hand harvesting, low yields, and integrated/organic practices.
Winery history
Vite Colte was established as a project focused on quality selection linked to the historic cooperative Terre da Vino. The initiative was launched in 2010, and the Vite Colte range of wines was brought to market a few years later, with the first bottlings publicly available from the mid-2010s.
Production philosophy
The production philosophy places the vineyard at the center: shared agronomic protocols with member growers to ensure low yields, manual canopy management, hand harvesting and careful attention to grape ripeness. The aim is a consistent quality standard through integrated pest management and areas of the vineyard in conversion to, or managed under, organic farming.
Terroir and vineyards
Based in Barolo, with vineyards and sourcing distributed across the Langhe hills, in the Barolo and Barbaresco areas and in other Piedmontese zones suited to viticulture such as Gavi, Monferrato, Moscato d'Asti and Roero.
Awards and recognitions
Numerous national and international recognitions for several labels.

Official Awards

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