


Each is produced in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh and fruity flavors of the grape, often including peach, apricot, lychee and rose petal. Asti Spumante is less sweet, fully fizzy and more alcoholic (yet still clocking in at only around 9% alcohol) while Moscato d’Asti is sweeter, gently sparkling (“frizzante”) and closer to 5 or 6% alcohol. Historically consumers commonly associated the Asti region with Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti, both playful, aromatic, sparkling wines made from the Muscat grape. Other red varieties grown here include Freisa, Grignolino and Dolcetto, which can be bottled varietally or blended into Barbera. Some of the very best sites for Barbera in Asti are concentrated in the subzone of Nizza Monferrato. Recognized as the source of the best Barbera in all of Italy, Asti is a province (as well as major city) in Piedmont, consisting of a gentle, rolling landscape with vineyards, farmland and forests alternating throughout.īarbera d’Asti can be made in an array of styles from relatively straightforward, fruity and ready for consumption early, to the more concentrated, oak aged version with an ability to cellar impressively for 10-15 years and beyond. It may be harder to find, but it's available. If you like Stella Rosa Black, try the Stella Rosa Brachetto d' Acqui.

Most Stella Rosa is listed as partially fermented grape must due to the low alcohol levels. Stella Rosa is more than just a refreshing wine it’s a lifestyle. Yeah, but Stella Rosa Black is essentially fruit wine. The brand is always growing, learning, and striving to satisfy its loyalists’ needs while pushing the level of sophistication to also appeal to dry wine aficionados looking for something a little different. Stella Rosa Wines have experienced rapid phenomenal success over the years. The area of Asti has particular significance to the family, as it is the birthplace of their family matriarch, Maddalena Riboli. The Riboli Family chose the region of Asti, a province in Piedmont, Italy, as the source for its aromatic grapes, which have become the hallmark for the Stella Rosa style of wines. The Riboli family took this unique opportunity to create a new semi-sweet, semi-sparkling wine style, which today, they are a leader of. But we appreciate your question and hopefully hope we'll have that info soon.It all started in 1917, when the Riboli family founded Los Angeles’ historic San Antonio Winery. After surviving Prohibition and about a century later, the Riboli family has continued its artisan winemaking tradition through four generations.įrom within the tasting rooms of San Antonio Winery, customers repeatedly requested a sweeter, light, refreshing wine. "We don't have complete and formal nutritional information for our wines so unfortunately I can't give you an answer. However, they are not vegan due to the use of gelatin in the production process." To create Stella Rosa Wines, the Riboli family chose the region of Asti, a province in Piedmont, Italy, as the source for its aromatic grapes. This wines uniqueness stems from its intense. "We have confirmed from our sources in Italy that the following Stella Rosa products DO NOT contain any animal products and had no animal products used as a part of the wine making process.įollowup: "I also just got confirmation that Stella Rosa Black Lux and Stella Rosa Moscato (Blue Cap, Not Moscato D'asti) are 100% vegan as well!"įollowup: "Please remove Stella Rosa red apple from the list of vegan products and additionally please add Stella Rosa Prosecco and Pearl Lux, as I just got confirmation these are 100% vegan products as well." Stella Rosa Imperiale Moscato is crafted under exacting standards using an ultra-modern winery facility. Not all Stella wines are vegan, however, below are the flavors that are: "Our Blueberry is a vegan product that is clear from all of the things you listed.
