Cristina and Giovanni Scaglione are the couple behind Forteto della Luja in Loazzolo. Loazzolo is Italy’s smallest DOC; they are also making wine in the Monferrato and Asti DOCGs. Forteto della Luja is named after the Rio Luja, which runs around the vineyards. It is a property that was first registered as a farm in 1826, but some of the farm buildings date from the 18th century. It has been in the Scaglione family for 8 generations, but up until 1985 they were mostly selling grapes and not making wine commercially. That year they began producing Moscato Passito (Piasa Rischei) to much acclaim. The work evolved from there to include the wines you see today. In 2007, the vineyards became an affiliate WWF Oasis– they practice biodynamic farming with diverse fauna and flora, including orchids, growing on the property. The vineyards are on steep slopes, limestone and clay marl soils with some iron rich soils. The vines are up to 80 years old.
Hand harvested and sorted, placed in small slatted crates and then immediately pressed and fermented with specifically selected varietal yeast. Resulting in a fragrant, floral with notes of sage and honey, bright golden yellow, fresh and savory, lightly sweet with hints of pastry. Medium-bodied and excellent persistence or aromas and flavors. No doubt, a pleasing, elegant Moscato.
Great as aperitive or pairing to fruits tarts desserts, panettone or almond gelato.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grape: 100% Moscato Bianco
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
Cristina and Giovanni Scaglione are the couple behind Forteto della Luja in Loazzolo. Loazzolo is Italy’s smallest DOC; they are also making wine in the Monferrato and Asti DOCGs. Forteto della Luja is named after the Rio Luja, which runs around the vineyards. It is a property that was first registered as a farm in 1826, but some of the farm buildings date from the 18th century. It has been in the Scaglione family for 8 generations, but up until 1985 they were mostly selling grapes and not making wine commercially. That year they began producing Moscato Passito (Piasa Rischei) to much acclaim. The work evolved from there to include the wines you see today. In 2007, the vineyards became an affiliate WWF Oasis– they practice biodynamic farming with diverse fauna and flora, including orchids, growing on the property. The vineyards are on steep slopes, limestone and clay marl soils with some iron rich soils. The vines are up to 80 years old.
Hand harvested and sorted, placed in small slatted crates and then immediately pressed and fermented with specifically selected varietal yeast. Resulting in a fragrant, floral with notes of sage and honey, bright golden yellow, fresh and savory, lightly sweet with hints of pastry. Medium-bodied and excellent persistence or aromas and flavors. No doubt, a pleasing, elegant Moscato.
Great as aperitive or pairing to fruits tarts desserts, panettone or almond gelato.
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grape: 100% Moscato Bianco
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
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