The Wine Advocate
The Wine Advocate, diretta dal guru dell'assaggio Robert Parker, è forse la guida più influente ed importante del pianeta.
Rating System
| 96-100: An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase, and consume. |
90 - 95: An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines. |
80 - 89: A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws. |
| 70 - 79: An average wine with little distinction except that it is a soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine. |
60 - 69: A below average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/or tannin, an absence of flavor, or possibly dirty aromas or flavors. |
50 - 59: A wine deemed to be unacceptable. |
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Year |
Rating |
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2009 |
Saracco's 2009 Moscato d'Asti is like cashmere on the palate in its impossibly fine mousse. Beautifully articulated varietal aromas and flavors come together, showing exceptional elegance and pedigree. |
90 |
2008 |
The 2008 Moscato d'Asti reveals awesome richness and complexity in its expansive layers of white peaches, smoke, minerals and flowers. Multiple shades of expression continue to emerge as this superb Moscato opens up in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2010. |
90 |
2007 |
The 2007 Moscato d’Asti offers an exciting array of lime peel, pears, green apples, flowers and minerals in a focused, incredibly pure style. The wine possesses gorgeous length and phenomenal balance. This is what top-flight Moscato is all about. Anticipated maturity: 2008. |
90 |
2004 |
2004 Moscato d’Asti— Straw yellow. Saracco’s Moscato is an irresistible wine that offers much harmony in its perfumed, floral nose and sweet white peach and apricot flavors, finishing with good acidity which provides balance. 89 points/drink now-2006, tasted 08/05 |
89 |
2000 |
This slightly sweet, low alcohol (under 5%), aperitif wine has few peers for lightness and charm. However, in about six months, the wine will oxidize, the nose will fall apart, and it will merit a score in the mid-sixties. So the lesson is to either drink it over the next six months, or wait for the 2001 to be released. Notes of apricots, peaches, and honeysuckle blast from the glass of this light-bodied, gorgeously fruity, fresh, slightly sweet Moscato. As I have said many times in the past ... this is a perfect aperitif and/or breakfast wine. |
90 |
1999 |
A terrific Moscato d'Asti, this 1999 offers a perfumed nose of apricots, peaches, and spring flowers. In the mouth, it is light-bodied with gentle effervescence, moderate sweetness, and gorgeous purity. This wine a vivacious, beguiling sparkling wine to enjoy during its first 6-12 months of life. |
90 |
1997 |
Most Moscato d'Astis essentially taste the same, some are just fruitier or sweeter than others. This slightly effervescent, sexy, seductive wine displays gorgeous tropical fruit and floral notes, very good acidity, which makes it taste more lively than many Moscatos, and a light-bodied finish. The wine is a thrill to drink, but it should be consumed as either an aperitif or with fruit desserts over the next six months. |
90 |
1993 |
| Year | Rating | |
2009 |
The 2009 Moscato d'Autunno is flat out great, and frankly sets a new benchmark for the level Moscato can reach. This rich, creamy wine flows effortlessly with ripe peaches, apricots, flowers and spices, showing marvelous intensity and magnificent overall balance. Readers will not want to miss this superb Moscato. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. Paolo Saracco is one of the reference-point producers of fine Moscato. I always make sure to have at least a few bottles on hand at the house. |
92 |
2008 |
The 2008 Moscato d’Autunno is a rich, creamy wine that explodes onto the palate with tons of perfumed fruit. The wine’s depth, precision and elegance all elevate the Moscato d’Autunno to a rarified spot among the world’s great wines. This is impeccable juice! This small-production selection of Saracco’s favorite lots has traditionally been available in Italy, but I am told that will soon change. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2010. Paolo Saracco is justly famous for his Moscatos, but his still whites and reds often merit just as much attention. |
91 |
2007 |
The 2007 Moscato d’Asti d’Autunno is made in a generous style that seeks greater textural richness. It is perhaps slightly less fresh in its aromatics but notes of earthiness, smoke and minerals give this Moscato an unusual level of complexity. This is a unique and compelling version of Piedmont’s famous dessert wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008. |
91 |
2004 |
2004 Moscato d’Autunno—Straw yellow. The Moscato d’Autunno offers greater complexity on both its aromas and flavors. It explodes from the glass with complex sensations of lavender, jasmine, spices, mint and green apples, with terrific persistence and harmony. This is what top Moscato is all about. 90 points/drink now-2006, tasted 08/05 |
90 |
2000 |
2000 Moscato d’Autunno—Medium yellow. After several years of bottle aging the 2000 has developed some more evolved flavors. It shows an unusual but compelling nose of mint, licorice and sage along with plenty of sweet fruit and great length. It is an irresistible wine of much complexity, though it is clearly near the end of its life. 90 points/drink now, tasted 08/05 |
90 |
1993 |
89 |
| Year | Rating | |
2008 |
Paolo Saracco is best known for his superb Moscati, but in recent years his Pinot Noir has been just as noteworthy. The 2008 Pinot Nero is a very pretty wine laced with varietal Chambolle-like character and a weightless, elegant personality, all of which adds up to a fabulous glass of wine. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. |
90 |
2007 |
The 2007 Pinot Nero offers up candied red cherries, flowers and spices with tons of inner perfume and fine silky tannins that accompany the fruit through to the long, silky finish. This medium-bodied Pinot possesses exceptional balance and poise. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015. |
90 |
2006 |
The 2006 Pinot Nero is a delicious red loaded with varietal character. This surprising, delicious wine shows terrific energy and richness in a medium-bodied style that reconciles Pinot fruit with an unmistakable sense of Piedmontese structure. This under-the-radar effort is simply delicious. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014. |
89 |
