Wine at the Table
Asti Spumante
The short answer
Asti Spumante is a sparkling Italian wine from Piedmont, made from Moscato Bianco. It tastes sweet, fully sparkling, grapey and pairs best with panettone, fruit tarts and cookies.
- Style
- Sweet, fully sparkling, grapey, Piedmont
- Glass
- Tulip or white wine glass at 44°F / 7°C
- Strength
- About 7–9% ABV
Where it comes from
The fully sparkling sibling of Moscato d'Asti, made around the town of Asti.
What you need
- Grape: Moscato Bianco
- Region: Piedmont
- Style: Sweet, fully sparkling, grapey
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 44°F / 7°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: panettone, fruit tarts and cookies.
- 03
Larry's tip. Holiday-table bubbles. Pour with dessert, not dinner.
Larry’s rule: Holiday-table bubbles. Pour with dessert, not dinner.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Asti Spumante?
Asti Spumante pairs well with panettone, fruit tarts and cookies.
What grape is Asti Spumante made from?
Moscato Bianco, grown in Piedmont.
What does Asti Spumante taste like?
Sweet, fully sparkling, grapey.
What temperature should Asti Spumante be served at?
About 44°F / 7°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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