Vineyards and winemaking
This half bottle of Vigna Senza Nome is made entirely from aromatic Moscato Bianco grown in Piedmont. The grape's intense natural perfume, fresh acidity and ability to retain sweetness at low alcohol give Moscato d'Asti its singular lightness.
Cool fermentation in a sealed, pressurised tank protects the delicate fruit and forms a fine sparkle. The process is halted before all the grape sugar is converted, preserving natural sweetness and producing a fresh, softly foaming wine best served young and thoroughly chilled.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Pale, luminous straw yellow with a fine bead and soft white froth.
Nose
Muscat grape, nectarine and mandarin are joined by jasmine, honeysuckle and a delicate hint of fresh mint.
Palate
Sweet but beautifully lifted, with ripe peach and citrus carried by gentle bubbles and clean acidity. The texture is light and creamy, finishing with lingering notes of grape, blossom and orange zest.
Food pairing
The half bottle is ideal for two with Bakewell tart, poached pear, a small bowl of strawberries and cream, or pistachio biscuits. Serve at 7–8°C and pour into white-wine glasses rather than narrow flutes to release its perfume.
Background story
Its name translates as “the vineyard without a name”, reflecting the Bologna family's ability to treat an uncomplicated pleasure with wit and affection. Vigna Senza Nome places Moscato's scent and freshness at centre stage, with the half-bottle format particularly suited to a small dessert course.
Braida's reputation may rest on profound Barbera, but wines like this show the family's lighter, more spontaneous side. Sommelier's Choice has worked with the Bolognas for over twenty years, a relationship enriched by the range's breadth as well as its prestige bottlings.
