Moscato di Scanzo

Made from 100% Moscato di Scanzo grapes dried for at least 21 days. Only about 30 hectares of vineyard exist. Produces deeply colored, intensely aromatic sweet reds with fig, plum, rose, and cinnamon, aged minimum 24 months.

Moscato di Scanzo's history begins in the Scanzo area of Lombardy, where the tradition of drying Moscato grapes has been practiced for centuries. The region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils, continental climate, and hilly terrain—creates Moscato with distinctive aromatic intensity perfect for sweet wine production. The appellation received formal recognition in 2002 as DOCG, codifying the production zone in the Scanzo area and quality standards. Moscato di Scanzo's distinctive character comes from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Moscato with aromatic intensity perfect for sweet wine production. The wine's international reputation grew in the 2000s-2010s, when it became recognized as one of Italy's rarest dessert wines, celebrated for its sweetness and aromatic intensity. Today, Moscato di Scanzo represents one of Italy's rarest dessert wines, with the wine's sweet, aromatic character making it perfect for dessert pairings and special occasions.

Moscato di Scanzo production follows DOCG regulations. The wine must contain minimum 100% Moscato. Harvest typically occurs in late September to early October, when Moscato has achieved optimal ripeness. The grapes are harvested by hand, then dried (appassimento) for 3-4 months in well-ventilated rooms, concentrating sugars and flavors. After drying, the grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation occurs at low temperatures to preserve aromatics. The wine is typically stopped before full fermentation to retain natural sweetness, with residual sugar typically 80-120 g/L. The wine must age minimum 2 years before release, with some producers aging longer for complexity. The wine must achieve minimum 15% alcohol and pass quality controls. The wine's sweet, aromatic character comes from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Moscato with aromatic intensity perfect for sweet wine production.

Moscato di Scanzo represents Lombardy's winemaking tradition, a wine that demonstrates the region's capacity for producing distinctive, rare dessert wines. In Lombardy homes and restaurants, Moscato di Scanzo flows at dessert courses, its sweet, aromatic character making it perfect for special occasions. For Lombards, Moscato di Scanzo represents the region's unique terroir, a wine that honors Moscato tradition while expressing the Scanzo area's distinctive character.