Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante (37.5cl, 7.5%)

Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante is a sweet Italian sparkling wine made from 100% Moscato Bianco grapes. It is produced using the Charmat method, with a single fermentation in pressurised stainless steel tanks, and fermentation is halted at roughly two-thirds of its natural sugar potential to retain residual sweetness while keeping alcohol low. The wine comes from Asti, Piedmont, Italy, and Martini & Rossi was founded in 1863 in Turin. It is bottled at 7.5% ABV in a 375 ml half-bottle. The nose shows white peach, ripe apricot, orange blossom, pear, honey, baked apple and bergamot. The palate is sweet and generous, with soft sparkle, peach and apricot, honeyed florals and citrus zest. The finish is smooth and gently effervescent, with lingering peach, lemon zest and faint floral sweetness.