At a glance

Producer

Vietti

Region

Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Moscato Bianco

Wine type

Sparkling

Body

Light-bodied and Delicate

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$18-$32 (750ml, 2024 secondary market; very limited availability due to age)

Tasting profile

Oxidized notes likely; potential faded floral and stone fruit aromas, subtle residual sweetness, effervescence likely diminished.

Evolution: Lost much of its signature freshness and aromatic lift, color likely deepened, may show honeyed or nutty (oxidative) characteristics.

At peak: At peak, this wine offers exuberant floral, stone fruit, and citrus notes with delicate fizz and balancing sweetness.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high (initially vibrant, now softened with age)

Tannins

None (white, frizzante style)

Alcohol

Low (ca. 5.5%)

Aging potential

Low – Meant for immediate enjoyment; 1-3 years optimal

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2014 to 2015

Optimal window

2014 to 2016

Current status

Past peak

Current condition

Most bottles now faded, with distinctive aromatic freshness diminished; fragile. May show oxidative or tired notes.

Moscato d'Asti is celebrated for vibrant, youthful aromatics and delicate fizziness, both of which decline quickly after bottling; few bottles remain enjoyable after more than 3-5 years. 2013 is now mostly past peak except for rare, impeccably stored examples.

Food pairing

Fresh fruit, light desserts (panettone, fruit tart), mild soft cheeses; currently, pair with almond biscotti or mild cheese to offset faded aromatics.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Vietti employs integrated pest management, uses organic fertilizers, limits chemical interventions, manually harvests, and is transitioning some vineyards to organic. Energy use is moderate; packaging is traditional (standard glass, not lightweight).

Vietti is recognized within Piedmont for environmentally conscious viticulture and gradual move toward organic. While not certified organic/biodynamic for 2013, sustainability efforts score above average for Italian estates of this era. No lightweight/alternative packaging and exports raise carbon footprint, but vineyard/site work is relatively advanced for the region and category.