Moscato di Sorso

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The subsoils of the area were formed between the Miocene and the Holocene, comprising volcanic and sedimentary formations which, from oldest to most recent, are: andesitoidal, trachitoidal, Miocene sedimentary complex, and Quaternary aeolian deposits.
• The hills are arranged in an amphitheatre facing the sea to the north and slope gently towards the coastline, except where more erosion-resistant rock strata outcrop at the surface.
• The soils are classified under Soil Taxonomy as Entisols, Inceptisols, and Alfisols, distributed across three pedological types linked respectively to recent alluvial deposits, Miocene calcareous-marly slope deposits, and sedimentary hill landforms.
• The vineyards are situated at altitudes ranging from a few metres above sea level up to 350 metres.
• The climate is semi-arid during the summer months, with annual rainfall of between 500 and 800 mm concentrated mainly from December to February, over 60–80 rain days per year.

• Archaeological finds at the locality of Geridu, in the Comune di Sorso, have yielded carbonised grape seeds, pruning and harvest hooks, and ceramic jugs used for drinking wine.
• In the Pedraia area, within the municipal territory of Sorso, a winemaking installation carved into the calcareous rock was discovered, with the date 1602 inscribed on one of its pillars.
• The DOC Moscato di Sorso-Sennori was recognised by Decree of the President of the Republic of 31 March 1972, published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale no. 193 of 26 July 1972.
• The grape variety authorised for the production of this wine is the one traditionally cultivated in the geographical area concerned, Moscato bianco.

• The wine displays a deep golden-yellow colour, with a characteristic and intense nose and a sweet, full, and refined palate. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Across all wine types, floral and fruity aromas typical of the base cultivar are present, with notes of honey, almonds, and dried fruit appearing especially in the white, passito, and liquoroso styles.

• The climate, characterised by moderate-to-low rainfall, scarce summer precipitation, and excellent sunshine in September and October, allows the grapes to ripen optimally, contributing to the organoleptic profile of the wine.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0909
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Volontario per la Tutela dei vini Terre di Romangia