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From the wine cooperative of Le Rocche Malatestiane, named after the Malatesti family who played an important role in Rimini history, we have Albana di Romagna, one of precious few wines to be awarded DOCG status by Italian wine authorities and it is one that has quite a history. In Italian, "Baciami" means "Kiss me." And what could be more appropriate than the "kiss" of this sweet little wine? According to the story, when the Roman Princess Galla Placida first tasted this in AD 382,  she declared that this wine was so smooth it "should be drunk in gold." But that was then. So we'd say: if you don't have a gold cup to drink it in, don't worry - a simple wine glass will do just as well!

Tasting notes: The perfect match to the Cagnina, sweet but no sticky with pleasing ripe fruit, aromas and flavors.

Region: Emilia-Romagna
Classification: Albana di Romagna DOCG
Area of Production: Hills of Bertinoro Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole
Grape Variety: 100% Albana
Soil: Clay
Average Age of Vines: 15 years
Spacing of Plants: 3 m. between rows. .50 m. between plants
Trellising System: Guyot
Production per Acre:  4.02 tons
Vinification Technique: Cryo-maceration and soft pressing followed by fermentation at controlled temperature of 15/16º C
Maturation: Matured in the bottle for 6 months.
Total Acidity:  6.85  g/l
PH: 3.02
Sugar Content:  60 - 75 g/l
Alcohol: 9%
Total Cases Produced:  2,500

 Nose: really fruity, with notes of grapefruit, lemon, and exotic fruit.

In mouth: soft and oily. 

Service Temperature:  Best enjoyed at 50°F to 54°F

** Special order only. Not currently available in store.

Delicate and elegant, with note of apple, banana and crust bread.

Fresh, fruity, with full and complex flavours.

Serve with Salmon risotto, swordfish with olives, grilled scampi, and soft cheeses.

Type of wine: Moscato Sweet Wine

Degree: 12 % Vol.

Variety: 100% Muscato

D.O.: Valencia

Degustation characteristics: Sight: Straw yellow color. Clear and clean

Nose: Pleasant, with typical Muscat aromas: jasmine, orange blossom.

Palate: Sweet and well balanced.

Finish: With delicate taste and good persistence.

Recommendations: Serve between 5 and 7ºC. Appetizers and desserts.