Description
Known in Piedmont as far back as the fifteenth century, this sweet wine is made from Schierano Malvasia grapes grown in only six towns of the province of Asti, namely Antignano, Pino d'Asti, Passerano Marmorito, Berzano, Moncucco and Castelnuovo Don Bosco, from which it takes its name. It is usually also vinified in the sparkling version.
Data Sheet
Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Doc
Production regulations: D.M. April 22, 2009
Grape variety: Malvasia di Schierano and/or Malvasia Nera Lunga from the 85% to 100%; Freisa from 0% to 15%.
Colour: light red that turns to rosè.
Bouquet: fragrant aroma.
Taste: sweet, aromatic, characteristic.
Minimum alcohol content: 10,50% vol.
Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Spumante Doc
Production regulations: D.M. April 22, 2009
Grape variety: Malvasia di Schierano and/or Malvasia Nera Lunga from the 85% to 100%; Freisa from 0% to 15%.
Colour: more or less intense rosè.
Bouquet: fragrant aroma.
Taste: sweet, slightly aromatic, characteristic.
Froth: fine, persistent.
Minimum alcohol content: 11% vol.
Production regulations: D.M. April 22, 2009
Grape variety: Malvasia di Schierano and/or Malvasia Nera Lunga from the 85% to 100%; Freisa from 0% to 15%.
Colour: light red that turns to rosè.
Bouquet: fragrant aroma.
Taste: sweet, aromatic, characteristic.
Minimum alcohol content: 10,50% vol.
Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Spumante Doc
Production regulations: D.M. April 22, 2009
Grape variety: Malvasia di Schierano and/or Malvasia Nera Lunga from the 85% to 100%; Freisa from 0% to 15%.
Colour: more or less intense rosè.
Bouquet: fragrant aroma.
Taste: sweet, slightly aromatic, characteristic.
Froth: fine, persistent.
Minimum alcohol content: 11% vol.
Consortium
Consorzio Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato
Administration: Via Morelli, 15 14100 Asti (AT)
T +39 0141 598998 F +39 0141 598984
www.viniastimonferrato.it consorzio@viniastimonferrato.it
Administration: Via Morelli, 15 14100 Asti (AT)
T +39 0141 598998 F +39 0141 598984
www.viniastimonferrato.it consorzio@viniastimonferrato.it
DO YOU KNOW
The Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco should be served aged no longer than a year and uncorked fresh at a temperature of 12-14 °C (8-10 °C for the sparkling variety), preferably in cupped goblets. It is a sweet and aromatic wine, perfectly suited for any type of dessert, from pastries (especially “paste di meliga”) to cakes made with fresh fruit. It is also a nice pairing with fruit salads, strawberries and mixed in fresh and fruity cocktails.