Ushas

Mitterberg Moscato Rosa IGT ²⁰²²

About this wine

Only ten hectares of Moscato rosa exist in Alto Adige. The grapevine is highly demanding.

Much manual labor is necessary in the vineyard. Its blossom is female and is not self-pollinating. This often leads to poor fruit set and extremely low yield. The tiny, partially seedless berries contain breathtaking concentrations of aromas reminiscent of dried rose petals, candied strawberries and oriental spices. During its period of skin contact, USHAS develops a spicy outline of tannins which melds harmoniously with the aromas of rose hips, cinnamon and orange peel. Extra-sweet finish with invigorating acidity. USHAS: the rare one.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety	Moscato Rosa
Vinification	Late harvest of Moscato rosa. Fermentation in stainless steel with skin contact for a few days. Ageing for 12 months in old barriques
Alcohol	12,5 % by vol.
Total acidity	6,2 g/l
Residual sugar	130 g/l
Yield per hectare	20 hl
Optimum maturity	2-10 years
Method of cultivation	sustainable
Bottle sizes	0,375 l

Terroir

400-500 m a.sl., south - east, steep slope
Great day/night temperature difference
Sandy and gravelly soil rich in dolomite

Awards

2019
- The Wine Hunter Award
  
  Gold Award
2018
- Vinous
  
  93/100 points
- Vinum
  
  91/100 points
- Gault & Millau
  
  Excellent - outstanding in its category
2016
- Falstaff
  
  92/100 points
2015
- Luca Maroni
  
  94/100 points
2014
- Falstaff
  
  92/100 points