In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityOff DryMedium finish

Aroma: white peach, white flower, lychee, citrus

Palate: light stone fruit, soft bubble, floral aromatics, fresh close

Ancestral-method Muscat from organic Avinyo. Cleaner Moscato d'Asti-style Penedes sparkler.

What it pairs with

  • Fresh fruit dessert
    Off-dry Muscat and stone-fruit dessert share aromatic vocabulary.
  • Catalan crema catalana Find catalan crema catalana on TableJourney →
    Custard-and-citrus dessert and floral Muscat are an easy match.
  • Spicy Thai noodles
    Off-dry low-alcohol Muscat handles spice gracefully.
  • Brunch with fresh fruit
    Light, floral, low-alcohol Petillant is the brunch sparkler.

History

Ancestral-method Muscat from organic Avinyo. Inspired by Italian Moscato d'Asti with a cleaner, drier profile.

  1. 2008 — First Petillant release

Facts

Producer
Avinyo
Grapes
Muscat (100%)
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Ancestral method, single ferment in bottle
ABV
6.5%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Avinyo Petillant

What does Petillant taste like?

White peach, white flower, lychee and citrus on the nose; light stone fruit, soft bubble, floral aromatics and a fresh close on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and off-dry sweetness.

When should I drink Petillant?

Drink 1 to 3 years from vintage. Best young and chilled.

Is Petillant vegan?

Yes. Avinyo uses vegan fining.

What food pairs with Petillant?

Fresh fruit dessert is the canonical pairing. Catalan crema catalana, spicy Thai noodles, and brunch with fresh fruit are equally strong.

What grapes are in Petillant?

100 percent Muscat made by the ancestral method (single bottle ferment), Moscato d'Asti-style but cleaner.

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