What is the difference and similarities between Moscato d Asti and Asti Spumante?
Moscato d’ Asti has less pressure in its carbonation, this is called “frizzante” or frizzy. This would translate top a foamy sensation in the mouth. Moscato d’ Asti is 5.5% alcohol by law and Asti Spumante is 7%. This wine is called spumante because it it Italian term for sparkling wine and the pressure from carbonation is much greater than the Moscato d’ Asti. They both are made from the same grape (moscato) and come from the same area – the town of Asti in Piemonte, Italy. Both of these wines have the highest designation in Italy, DOCG.
