One of the largest and best producers of Asti, formerly known as Asti Spumante. The secret of buying good Asti is to buy it fresh (from a store with good turnover-since Asti is always nonvintage). Here you'll appreciate its sweet, delicate flavors of melon, peach, apple and grapefruit. Perfect with apple tarts and cream. ——W.E.(11/15/1999)—— 88