Winery: Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Country / Region: Italy / Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont

Date Winery was established: 1950s

Alcohol / Volume: 5% / 750ml

Grape Variety: Moscato bianco di Canelli

First Vintage Released: 2017

Decanting Time: No need to decant but open bottle and let is breath for 30 minutes. Serve at 12-14°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton in 2022. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good to Know: Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno started to produce wines to serve tables and hungry patrons at the Ristorante dell’Angelo in La Morra back in 1936. Their family has long cultivated grapevines for generations. The wine produced by the Cogno family performed more than they expected. It not only served their restaurant patrons but also distinguished itself as an excellent wine.

This success brought Elvio Cogno to leave the restaurant business to produce wines in full time. A business partner supported this decision as his wine showed great reputation. A collaboration between Cogno and the Marcarini winery began as this winery have been managing splendid vineyards in Brunate in the town of La Morra. There, they cultivated Nebbiolo for Barolo.

Elvio’s work pushed towards a goal of producing wine of higher quality and developing the potential of wines in Langhe.

Now the hills of the vineyard in Novello have become world-renowned for their history and excellence recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage.

Following Elvio Cogno, Nadia Cogno and Valter Fissore now carries the legacy between four generations of winemakers and vine growers.

Elvio Cogno Moscato d'Asti is on the sweeter side. This wine has a delightful aroma of different flavors and silky texture. A hint of lychee and pear with the sweetness of honey and herb aromas.

Best paired with Cheddar and Gruyère, nutty and savory cheeses.