Maeli Fior d'Arancio 2021 - Spumante DOCG Bio

Producer: Maeli

Region: Maeli Winery was founded in 2011 and has a total of twenty-four hectares of vineyards. The Maeli winery towers above the volcanic landscape of Mount Piriot, where the vines enjoy plenty of sun, on a unique ancient volcanic soil rich in sandstone, chalk, and clay, mixed with marl and loam in the vineyards. The natural landscape of the vineyards is stunning, with the lagoon of Venice on one side and the Dolomites on the other, as well as rich vegetation, wild roses and dog roses, fruit trees, and olive trees! In cultivation and planting, the natural and terroir characteristics are respected.

Variety: 100% Yellow Moscato. 

Year: 2021

Vinification: Steeping with maceration on the skins for several hours, gentle pressing, cold settling, and must aging at 0°C for 12 months. (pressurized tanks) according to the Martinotti method, aging on lees for 6 months.

Colour:'Upon seeing, the beautiful golden color is crossed by greenish stripes and made even more brilliant by elegant, fine, and persistent bubbles.'
Fragrance: Hand intense aroma free floral notes of magnolia, jasmine, white rose, and acacia, and fruity notes of lemon, tangerine, and white peach.
Taste: R"soft, gentle, well-balanced and pleasantly fresh in flavor. With a good structure, the finish continues on a trail of hints of balsamic, making it complex and rich in persistence."

Dish combinations:

• Perfect as an aperitif sparkling wine with snacks or as a conclusion to a meal with dessert, fruit tarts and small pastries.

Serving temperature:on 8C°

Shelf life:until 2026

Scores/comments for the wine domain Ian D’Agata: 93/100

« Nobody in Italy is more talented at getting the most from Moscato Giallo [or to be precise, a specific biotype/distinct variety (it’s not clear yet which it is) called Moscato Giallo Fleur d’Oranger] than Elisa Dilavanzo of the Maeli estate. In fact, very few estates anywhere in Italy are so one-variety dependent, as this winery located in the Veneto’s volcanic Colli Euganei but when you are this good at what you do, why rock the boat? You can choose any of her Moscato Giallo wines, from the still version (), the air-dried Passito sweet version, to the Pet-Nat, to the sparkling wine version, and you will never come away disappointed. »

Excellent price/quality ratio!