Duchessa Lia Asti Secco 75cl
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)You know Moscato as the sweet one. This is its cooler, drier cousin. Pop it and you get a bottle full of peach, apricot and tiny relentless bubbles, but the sugar's been dialed right back so it finishes clean instead of sticky. It's the bottle you grab when you want celebration energy without the headache, the one that makes a Tuesday feel like a reason. Get it ice-cold and it basically disappears into the night.
The nose leads with ripe peach and apricot, then a soft floral lift behind it, like acacia and wisteria if you go looking. First sip is all zesty citrus and crunchy green apple, carried on bubbles that are fine and persistent rather than aggressive. Because it's the 'Secco' (dry) style, that classic Moscato sweetness is pulled way back, so what lands is fresh and bright with a crisp, clean finish that leaves you reaching for the next pour. Light on its feet, never heavy.
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Where it's from
This comes from Asti, the rolling hill country of Piedmont in north-west Italy, the spiritual home of Moscato. It's made from 100% Moscato Bianco grapes using the Charmat method, where the wine takes its fizz in big sealed steel tanks rather than bottle by bottle. The dry 'Secco' style is actually the new kid here. Asti Secco only got its official DOCG status in 2017, after winemakers worked out a longer refermentation that burns off more of the sugar while keeping all that gorgeous Moscato perfume. So you're drinking a fresh twist on a very old Italian classic.
Good to know
- What is the price of Duchessa Lia Asti Secco 75cl?
Duchessa Lia Asti Secco 75cl is KSh 2,349 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Duchessa Lia Asti Secco 75cl taste like?
Ripe peach and apricot on the nose with a floral lift, then zesty citrus and green apple on the palate. It's dry, not sweet, with fine persistent bubbles and a crisp, clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Duchessa Lia Asti Secco?
It's 10.5% ABV, which is light and easy as sparkling wines go.
- Is Asti Secco sweet or dry?
Dry. The 'Secco' style pulls back the sugar that Moscato is usually known for, so it tastes fresh and bright rather than sweet.
- How should I serve it?
Well chilled, around 4 to 5°C, in a flute or tulip glass. Great as an aperitif or with food, and it makes a lovely spritz with a splash of soda.
- What food pairs with Duchessa Lia Asti Secco?
Seafood, white meats, light salads, risotto, pasta and pizza all work. It's also a perfect drink-it-solo aperitif.
- Where is Duchessa Lia Asti Secco from?
From Asti in Piedmont, north-west Italy. It's made from 100% Moscato Bianco grapes and carries the Asti Secco DOCG classification.
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Duchessa Lia Asti Secco 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Duchessa Lia Asti Secco 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,349. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
