Notte di Luna: A Proper Testament to Emilia's Potential
The Masini brothers are often a step ahead of their time. They were among the first to give their white grapes a few days of skin contact and to forgo the addition of sulfites in all their wines.
Their decades of experience not only make them pioneers and key figures in the lively and experimental winemaking community of Emilia but also highlight, year after year, the immense potential of a region still too often associated with sweet supermarket Lambrusco.
Notte di Luna is a cuvée of Moscato Giallo, Spergola, and Malvasia di Candia Aromatica. The latter two are fascinating indigenous varieties of Emilia, each also vinified on its own. Notte di Luna undergoes five days of skin fermentation and is then aged for 12 months in large wooden barrels.
Style
Copper-hued. Yellow and orange stone fruits take the lead, followed by and complemented with balsamic and earthy notes. The palate is where things get truly exciting, as Malvasia and Moscato showcase their full power and intensity, framed by Spergola's vibrant acidity, which provides structure and balance. The texture is velvety, dense, and juicy. Notte di Luna has enormous potential and is even more enjoyable in large glasses than in traditional white wine glasses.
Datasheet
Grape Varieties: Moscato Giallo, Malvasia, Spergola
Vineyard: Predominantly clay-loam soils, with nearly all work done by hand.
Harvest: By hand.
Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts, 5 days on the skins.
Aging: 12 months in large wooden barrels.
Filtration: None.
SO₂: Unsulfured.
Alcohol Content: 11% vol.
Closure: Natural cork.
Serving Temperature: 11–13°C.
Perfect Drinking Window: Ready to drink now – 2030.
Content and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€34.87/l).
All winemakers listed at Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, refraining from the use of herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
