What does 'Tacco Dodici' mean?

It translates to 'heel twelve' in Italian; the exact origin of the name relates to Scarpa's internal vineyard or cask naming conventions.

It has the gentle, balanced sweetness typical of Moscato d'Asti, offset by lively acidity, so it never feels cloying.

What food pairs well with it?

Fruit tarts, panna cotta, and soft cheeses are classic pairings; it also works well as a light aperitivo.

CuvéeMonferratoSweetSparkling

Tacco Dodici

タッコ・ドディチ

Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa

About Tacco Dodici

Style: Sweet, Sparkling
Grape Varieties: Moscato Bianco
Price Range: $18-26

Scarpa's Moscato d'Asti DOCG, made from 100% Moscato Bianco and named 'Tacco Dodici' ('heel twelve'). A hay-straw yellow, lightly frizzante wine with delicate aromas of white peach, apricot, elderflower, and citrus, balanced by the variety's signature gentle sweetness and lively acidity — an elegant, well-reviewed take on one of Piedmont's most popular sweet wines.

Sommelier's Note

Tacco Dodici shows why Moscato d'Asti deserves more respect than its reputation as a beginner's wine suggests — genuine aromatic finesse in a low-alcohol package.

New to wine?

A gentle, low-alcohol sweet wine that's easy to love even for those who usually avoid sweeter styles — light, fizzy, and never cloying.

Food Pairings

Classic with fruit tarts, panna cotta, and soft cheeses; also enjoyable on its own as an aperitivo or light dessert wine.

When to drink it

Dessert pairing, brunch, and light celebratory toasts.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Moscato Bianco. Lightly frizzante, low-alcohol style typical of Moscato d'Asti DOCG. Aromas of white peach, apricot, lily, elderflower, and citrus; fruity and sweet on the palate with balancing acidity and a peach-driven finish.

About the producer

Antica Casa Vinicola ScarpaA historic guardian of Piedmontese tradition, renowned for long-aged, elegant wines and the prestigious Monvigliero cru.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Tacco Dodici' mean?: It translates to 'heel twelve' in Italian; the exact origin of the name relates to Scarpa's internal vineyard or cask naming conventions.
Is it very sweet?: It has the gentle, balanced sweetness typical of Moscato d'Asti, offset by lively acidity, so it never feels cloying.
What food pairs well with it?: Fruit tarts, panna cotta, and soft cheeses are classic pairings; it also works well as a light aperitivo.

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