Produced from Moscato bianco harvested in the Colline Astigiane foothills for generations, Cocchi Asti DOCG undergoes a slow fermentation in stainless steel vats to ensure the fresh, delicate aromas and flavors that have always been the hallmark of classic Asti. Notes of white lychee, honeysuckle, ripe peach and jasmine give away to signature lemon curd, its gently sparkling character making this wine ideal as a bright aperitif; with fresh berries; or with almond and hazelnut pastries.

keeps 0-2 years
(50-59ºF)

keeps 1-2 days
(48-55ºF)

4-5 oz. pour
(48-55ºF)

About Giulio Cocchi Srl

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Cocchi has produced wine-based aperitifs and traditional Piemontese sparkling wines since 1891. Founder Giulio Cocchi was a young pastry chef from Florence, but relocated to Asti in Italy's Piemonte region and established himself as a winemaker. His Aperitivo Americano, Barolo Chinato and defining vermouths became darlings of the Belle Epoque and the Italian Futurist periods, and by 1913 there were twelve Cocchi tasting bars in the region.

Since 1978, the company has been owned and operated by the Bava Family, themselves highly regarded producers of sparkling wine in Monferrato and Langhe. Today, the winery maintains its artisan character and follows Giulio’s original recipes to craft the distinctive wines that have made Cocchi renowned worldwide. Over the past 30 years, Cocchi has revived the forgotten wine categories Barolo Chinato and Vermouth di Torino, and was integral in establishing the Alta Langa DOCG for traditional Piemontese spumante. Full details

About Asti DOCG

One of the most famous wines in the world, Asti DOCG (formerly Asti Spumante) is a lightly sweet, sparkling wine made from Moscato bianco (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) grown on calcareous soils in the provinces of Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria in Italy's northwest Piemonte region. It is produced by a version of the charmat method (cuve close), which is perfectly suited to producing the fresh, floral notes, playful mousse and delicate fruit character that are synonymous with Asti. DOCG rules specify that Asti falls between 6 - 9.5% abv and has a minimum of four atmospheres of pressure. (In contrast, Moscato d'Asti DOCG is permitted a maximum of 6.5% abv and just two bars of pressure, though producers often exceed the latter stricture.) Like all charmat method sparkling wines, Asti is not meant for aging and should be consumed as young as possible.