Moscato Passito di Saracena Cantine Viola

Calabria IGT • Calabria • Cantine Viola
Category
Sweet Wines
Winery
Cantine Viola
Region
Calabria
Denomination
Calabria IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Short maceration of the must with the skins (24 h) followed by soft pressing, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation
Aging
12 months in steel with 6 months on yeasts
Grape varieties
Guarnaccia 50% Malvasia and 50% for concentrated grape must with Muscat of Saracena added in proportion
Notes
Contains sulfites
Moscato Passito di Saracena Cantine Viola Italian wine - Calabria IGT from Calabria

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Calabria, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its 14% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Guarnaccia 50% Malvasia and 50% for concentrated grape must with Muscat of Saracena added in proportion, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Vinification: short maceration of the must with the skins (24 h) followed by soft pressing, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation. The wine is aged 12 months in steel with 6 months on yeasts. A wine reflecting Calabria's ancient Greek winemaking heritage.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Italian charcuterie boards
🍽️ Regional Italian cheeses
🍽️ Authentic pasta dishes
🍽️ Mediterranean olive oil dishes
🍽️ Traditional Italian cuisine
🍽️ Artisanal Italian breads

About Calabria Wine Region

Calabria, Italy's southernmost mainland region, traces its winemaking roots to ancient Greek settlers.

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