When It Comes to Moscato, There’s Only One Master
If you’ve ever doubted how great Moscato d’Asti can be (as I have), it’s because you haven’t tasted Elio Perrone’s ‘Sourgal.’ While many wineries in Piedmont treat Moscato as a side project to push cash flow—often an afterthought after Barolo or Barbera—Elio Perrone built his entire reputation on it. This is not just another sparkling Moscato. This is the reference point. The gold standard. The bottle every other producer measures themselves against.
And the 2024 Elio Perrone Moscato d’Asti ‘Sourgal’ is a knockout.
From the moment you pour it, the wine explodes with vibrant aromatics—white peach, orange blossom, fresh apricot, and a hint of wildflower honey. Yes, there is sweetness, as there should be. But what makes Perrone truly legendary is balance. A clean, lifted streak of acidity, gentle sparkle, and minerality keep the wine light, refreshing, and incredibly drinkable—never heavy, never cloying, never overdone. It dances across the palate.
This is the difference between someone making Moscato out of obligation and someone devoting their craft and passion to it. Light in alcohol, bright in flavor, and bursting with personality—this is joy in a glass.
Elio Perrone is, without question, the greatest producer of Moscato d’Asti. For generations, his family has been dedicated solely to the grape, working old hillside vineyards in the heart of the region where Moscato reaches its greatest expression. While the rest of Piedmont became famous for powerful reds, Perrone doubled down on purity, aromatics, and precision—and as a result, Sourgal is the bottle that sommeliers, collectors, and critics all point to when they talk about world-class Moscato.
In a world where many Moscato d’Asti wines are simple and sugary, Perrone proves just how complex and elegant this style can be. The 2024 vintage is vibrant and pristine and one of his most beautifully balanced releases to date.
