Asti and Asti spumante are two terms for the same sparkling wine made from Moscato grapes. Although some makers call their wine Asti spumante, "spumante" largely was abandoned after the wine earned a Denominazione de Origine classification in 1993.
Asti is named after the Italian city where it's produced. Earlier Astis were quite sweet, but as the wine has come into its own, producers are making Astis that are slightly drier and more complex.
Asti is named after the Italian city where it's produced. Earlier Astis were quite sweet, but as the wine has come into its own, producers are making Astis that are slightly drier and more complex.