Casorzo
Malvasia di Casorzo d'Asti: Characteristics and History
Malvasia di Casorzo d'Asti is a lively ruby red wine with a unique rose fragrance and a sweet, pleasant, and aromatic taste. Its history dates back to the 13th century when Venetian sailors brought the first Malvaxia vines from Greece to the port of Monenvasaia. Malvasia di Casorzo is produced in Piedmont, specifically in the municipalities of Casorzo and its surrounding areas. The grapes are harvested at the end of September, and the unique fruity and floral aromas include rose, peach, apricot, currant, and raspberry.
Recommended Pairings
Malvasia di Casorzo is a low-alcohol wine that can be enjoyed at any time of the day and pairs well with desserts, fruit salads, and appetizers. Recommended desserts include Baci di dama, Bicciolano biscuit from Vercelli, Amaretto biscuit, Bonet pudding with or without chocolate, Canestrelli, Canestrelli Novesi, Cuneese al rum, Frittella, Gianduiotto, Gaufre biscuit, Lacabòn honey breadstick, Nocciolini di Chivasso, and Panna cotta pudding.
Production
The Casorzo Social Winery is the main player in producing top-quality Malvasia di Casorzo dessert wine. Around a hundred members collect approximately 95% of the grapes suitable for producing this wine. After a year of vineyard work with proper care and attention, the associated grape growers contribute all their grapes to the social winery, which produces a high-quality product through proper selection. Malvasia di Casorzo has been a controlled designation of origin wine since 1968.
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External Links
The Casorzo Winery is one of the main external links to deepen your knowledge of Malvasia di Casorzo. This fine Piedmontese wine is ideal for those who want to enjoy a unique product with a captivating taste.
