Zanovello Selections
‘A Cengia – Moscato Secco Veneto IGT
‘A Cengia Moscato Secco Veneto IGT is the most curious of the white wines of the Zanovello Selections, thanks to its distinct aromaticity. The nose opens to the floral bouquet of white and yellow flowers, evolving into hints of ripe white-fleshed fruit and aromatic herbs, recalling the notes of a sweet Muscat, but revealing its dry nature with a perfect balance of acid and savoury on the palate.
Awards
- 2023I Vini di Veronelli: ‘A Cengia 2019 - 88 points
- 2022Gambero Rosso: ‘A Cengia 2018 - 2 glasses
- 2022Vitae, AIS: ‘A Cengia 2018 - 3 vines
- 2021L’Espresso: ‘A Cengia 2018 - Among the 100 best white wines
- 2021L’Espresso: ‘A Cengia 2018 - Four bottles
- 2021Biodivino Città del Vino: ‘A Cengia 2018 - Silver Medal
- 2020Gambero Rosso: ‘A Cengia 2017 - 2 bicchieri*
- 2019Gambero Rosso: 'A Cengia 2016 - 2 glasses
- 2019Touring Club: 'A Cengia 2016 - 4 stars
- 2018Bioweinpreis: 'A Cengia 2016 - Golden Medal, 94 points
- 2018Gambero Rosso: 'A Cengia 2015 - 2 glasses
- 2018I Vini di Veronelli: 'A Cengia 2015 - 87 points
- 2018Vitae, AIS: 'A Cengia 2014 - 3 vines
- 2017Touring Editore: 'A Cengia 2014 - 3 stars
- 2017Gambero Rosso: 'A Cengia 2014 - 2 glasses
- 2017I Vini di Veronelli: 'A Cengia 2014 - 2 stars, 89 points
- 2017Best Gourmet: 'A Cengia 2013 - Venetian whites to remember
- 2016I Vini di Veronelli: 'A Cengia 2013 - 2 stars, 88 points
- 2016Touring Editore: 'A Cengia 2013 - 2 stars
- 2016Gambero Rosso: 'A Cengia 2013 - 2 glasses
Information
- Grape varieties Moscato Bianco
- Alcohol % vol 11.5
Technical Data
- Total acidity 5.4 g/l
- Sugar 0.6 g/l
- pH 3.39
- Total sulfites 40 mg/l
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Log inVintage notes
The 2020 tells of a balanced vintage, expressing itself in the glass with delicacy, softness and harmony.
Production batch
L768
- Amount 7752
- Bottle colour
- Capacity 0,75 l
- Typology Burgundy bottle
- Recycling indications View
Sensorial analysis
The Moscato Secco 'A Cengia 2020 expresses itself in the glass with a clear and bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose, sweet notes of ripe nectarine and magnolia flowers are perceptible. The bouquet then gives way to aromatic herbs such as marjoram, sage and lemon balm, which are also enhanced on the palate. A pleasant, savory and fresh sip leaves the palate clean and delicately soft on the finish.
History of Moscato Secco ‘A Cengia
Records of Moscato Bianco cultivation in Veneto date back to the 13th century.
In the 1980s, Franco Zanovello, a passionate innovator, was among the first to experiment with a dry version with the aim of producing a wine that was complex and long-lived. We still experiment a great deal with this wine today, striving to obtain an increasingly curious and elegant product, capable of combining the aromatic dowry with a mineral and fresh sip.
It is on the higher slopes of the Euganean Hills and on the terraces (cengie) carved out by farmers over centuries of hard work that we cultivate our Moscato Bianco with care and professionalism. The excellent sun exposure and the mineral richness of the soils allow us to obtain a white wine characterised by the dynamism of unmistakable aromas and an intense flavour.
Pairings
The solid mineral structure of our Moscato Secco 'A Cengia allows for challenging pairings: it is ideal with salmon, eggs and asparagus, first courses with wild herbs, as well as meat or fish tartare. Serve at around 12-14°C.
