Moscato Giallo, Fior D’Arancio Colli Euganei DOCG Spumante – 2015
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Introduction
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Fior D’Arancio, or “orange blossom,” received its name from the citrus-scented flower of an orange. The wine’s label is fashioned after the shape of a volcano, reminiscent of its volcanic origins. In fact, it is the volcanic soil that differentiates Fior D’Arancio from other muscats.
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Colli Euganei DOCG
- Size: 8 hectares (18,9 acres)
- Soil: Trachyte-ladden clay and white chalk
- Elevation: 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level
- Orientation: North to South
- Density: 5,000 vines/hectare (2,023 vines/acre)
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Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): End of August - early September, hand harvested
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Destemming and soft pressing, static settling, cold must ageing in steel tanks for 8 months, sparkling process carried out directly on the must to preserve the varietal aromas without the addition of sugars, filtering and bottling (Charmont/Martinoti method)
- Aging: 18 months in stainless steel, 6 months in bottle
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Technical Information
- Production (in cases): 3,330 cases
- Cases Imported: 1,250
- Alcohol: 6%
- TA: 5.7 g/l
- RS: 110 g/l
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Tasting Notes
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Full golden color made even more brilliant by the elegant, fine and persistent perlage. The intense aroma releases fl oral perfumes of magnolia, jasmine, white roses and acacia as well as fruity notes of lemons, tangerines and white peaches which tantalize the nose. On the palate it is at once creamy, soft and well-balanced with a pleasant freshness and fullness of flavor. Well-structured with an enduring finish – complex, rich and persistent. A perfect wine for the aperitif paired with appetizers or after the meal with desserts, fruit tarts and light pastries
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Reviews
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Maeli Moscato Giallo, Fior D’ Arancio Colli Eugenai DOCG Spumante – 2015 – Vinous – 91 Points
The 2015 Maeli Spumante Moscato Fior d’Arancio Colli Euganei is an extremely successful wine that speaks clearly of Moscato Giallo, showcasing the variety’s typical candied citrus peel and pungent yellow flower notes well, combining these with a clean, savory mouthfeel and long finish.