Regina di Felicità di Cascina Baricchi is an "ice sparkling wine", in other words, a sweet sparkler made from Moscato Bianco grapes harvested and vinified frozen. The harvest takes place between December and January, between 4:30 and 8 in the morning, when the grapes are partially withered and reach -5°C during the night, conditions that lead to the collection of frozen berries. The pressing of the still frozen grapes is carried out thanks to a small vertical hydraulic press, with indicative yields of 3-5%; the subsequent fermentation takes place in new Allier oak barrels, followed by spontaneous cold stabilization. At this point, a blend of ice wine from different vintages is created with the addition of fresh Moscato must, and the second fermentation takes place in an autoclave with the Charmat method and aging on the lees for about 9 months.

REGINA DI FELICITÀ CASCINA BARICCHI: THE TASTING

Moscato Regina di Felicità di Cascina Baricchi is straw yellow with golden reflections, bright and with a fine foam. The nose is intense and rich in aromas reminiscent of ripe tropical fruit, passion fruit, mango, and papaya, as well as aromatic herbs and the grape itself. The great freshness and the fine perlage given by the long Charmat method give this sweet wine a sensation of great balance. Designed for pairing with foie gras terrine, it is also delicious with long leavened products such as panettone.