($18): Vietti is truly one of Piedmont’s — and Italy’s — most talented producers.  They bottle a stunning array of Barolo and Barbaresco.  But I didn’t realize they have figured out how to bottle springtime.  With just 5.5 percent stated alcohol, a bit of sweetness and a little refreshing fizziness for balance, this Moscato d’Asti is just that — spring in a bottle.  Sweet, but not cloying because of the invigorating acidity, this zippy fresh wine is the perfect aperitif or accompaniment to spiced Asian dishes.
90 Michael Apstein May 13, 2014