Made from Moscato Reale grapes, an old vine which was dear to the Popes, has been cultivated in Italy since 200 B.C. The Roman authors Plinio and Columella used to call it Apianae because it was the favorite of the bees (Api in latin). After harvest, the grapes are refrigerated for 48 hours to preserve the flavors and the bouquet. Afterwards they are pressed and left to ferment slowly for approximately 20-25 days. The wine is matured for two years in barrels with a short passage in French barriques.