{"id":86357,"date":"2024-07-31T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T07:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/?p=86357"},"modified":"2024-07-31T07:04:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T07:04:05","slug":"cantina-sant-andrea-muscat-du-monde-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/en\/cantina-sant-andrea-muscat-du-monde-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea: Italy Shines at Muscat du Monde 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea, a family-owned winery with a storied history dating back to 1850, has once again brought global acclaim to Italy&#8217;s winemaking prowess. The winery&#8217;s exceptional Muscat wines captured the hearts of international judges at the prestigious Muscat du Monde competition, earning two coveted spots in the top 10.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Award Season Continues for Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea, a renowned winery nestled in the heart of Agro Pontino and owned by <strong>Gabriele and Andrea Pandolfo<\/strong>, continues its streak of accolades. Since 1850, the Pandolfo family has been passionately dedicated to winemaking, cultivating a romantic connection to the land that has been passed down through generations. Their journey began over a century ago in <strong>Pantelleria<\/strong>, continued in Tunisia, and finally found its home in <strong>Borgo Vodice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Recognition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The family&#8217;s resilience, dedication, and commitment to viticulture have been once again recognized at the prestigious &#8220;<strong>Muscats du Monde<\/strong>&#8221; international competition. In the <strong>24th edition<\/strong> held in France, Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea proudly secured <strong>two spots in the top 10<\/strong>, representing Italy on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A panel of international experts rigorously evaluated 145 Muscat wines, adhering to the highest quality standards. The Muscat grape, with its ancient origins dating back to Greece, is renowned for its distinctive aroma and is considered a <strong>symbol of the Mediterranean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Vendemmia-a-Campo-Soriano-scaled.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"td-gallery td-slide-on-2-columns\">\r\n                    <div class=\"post_td_gallery\">\r\n                        <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-top\">\r\n                           <div class=\"td-gallery-title\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 3<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano.jpg\" title=\"Cantina Sant_Andrea_Campo Soriano\"  data-caption=\"Cantina Sant&#039;Andrea_Campo Soriano\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Campo-Soriano-696x522.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"Cantina Sant&#039;Andrea_Campo Soriano\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1704\/2560;\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Cantina Sant'Andrea_Vendemmia a Campo Soriano<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-2\">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item1\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item2\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item3\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Double Victory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the world&#8217;s finest Muscats in 2024, Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea&#8217;s <strong>Moscato di Terracina DOC Passito Capitolium 2020<\/strong> claimed the silver medal, while the <strong>Moscato di Terracina DOC Secco Oppidum 2023<\/strong> secured the ninth position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled and honored by this recognition,&#8221; said Andrea Pandolfo of Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea. &#8220;It is a source of immense pride to see our province triumph on the international stage, representing Italy in such a prestigious competition. Promoting our region and its treasures is our <strong>passion and constant challenge<\/strong>, and achieving this success is incredibly rewarding and motivates us to strive for even greater heights.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Award-Winning Wines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capitoli<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This wine boasts an <strong>intense aroma<\/strong>, <strong>elegantly blending<\/strong> notes of candied fruit, honey, ripe apricot, date, and orange blossom. Its golden hue complements a rich, sweet palate, balanced by a unique freshness and minerality. Capitolium pairs exceptionally well with traditional wine biscuits, cream cakes, apricot tarts, and medium to long-aged cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oppidum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Characterized by a <strong>deep straw-yellow color<\/strong> and an <strong>exuberant bouquet<\/strong>, Oppidum offers a captivating blend of floral and fruity aromas. While sweet on the nose, it presents a dry palate with a well-structured, pleasantly savory finish. This <strong>versatile wine <\/strong>makes an <strong>excellent aperitif <\/strong>and complements a wide range of <strong>seafood<\/strong>, including oysters, clams, and truffles, as well as fish carpaccio, smoked fish, and fresh or medium-aged cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea&#8217;s double triumph at the Muscat du Monde competition is a testament to their unwavering commitment to <strong>quality and their ability to produce exceptional wines <\/strong>that capture the essence of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_2  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_2  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum_1-scaled.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_2  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Capitolium_1-scaled.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div id=\"tdi_2\" class=\"td-gallery td-slide-on-2-columns\">\r\n                    <div class=\"post_td_gallery\">\r\n                        <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-top\">\r\n                           <div class=\"td-gallery-title\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 3<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum.jpg\" title=\"Cantina Sant_Andrea_Oppidum\"  data-caption=\"Cantina Sant&#039;Andrea_Oppidum\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cantina-Sant_Andrea_Oppidum-696x464.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"Cantina Sant&#039;Andrea_Oppidum\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1704\/2560;\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Cantina Sant'Andrea_Capitolium<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-2\">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item1\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item2\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item3\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Muscats du Monde: A Celebration of Diversity and Excellence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024 edition of the Muscats du Monde competition showcased the <strong>extraordinary range and quality<\/strong> of Muscat <a href=\"https:\/\/cucineditalia.com\/en\/emanuele-gambino-winery-wine-relais-asti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wines<\/a> from around the world. With <strong>145 entries from 15 countries,<\/strong> the competition was fierce. Ultimately, seven of the top ten spots were claimed by <strong>France, Italy, Austria, Australia<\/strong>, and <strong>Portugal<\/strong>, highlighting the exceptional Muscat offerings from these regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hallmark of the competition is its focus on diversity. <strong>From dry to sweet, still to sparkling, and even pink to dark red shades<\/strong>, the Muscats entered showcased a remarkable spectrum of styles. The judges were impressed by the exceptional sensory complexity exhibited by many of the wines, a <strong>level rarely <\/strong>found in other grape varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweet wines, particularly those made from <strong>late-harvest grapes<\/strong> or through the mutage process, excelled, earning numerous <strong>gold medals<\/strong>. However, the competition also recognized the <strong>excellence of dry Muscats<\/strong>, characterized by elegant acidity and vibrant floral aromas. <strong>Sparkling Muscats impressed with their lightness and finesse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 Muscat du Monde Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is therefore a <strong>unique opportunity<\/strong> to bring together and discover a wide variety of Muscats wines in all their forms. This year&#8217;s top ten winners showcase the<strong> incomparable palette of aromas<\/strong> that Muscat wines can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diversity of <strong>Sensorial Expression <\/strong>Each of the wines that distinguished themselves at Muscats du Monde<br>did so because of their own intrinsic quality, not in comparison with the other wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the winning wines:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>France <\/strong>| Alsace Grand Cru AOC \u2013 Clos Saint-Imer &#8211; S\u00e9lection de Grains Nobles \u2013 Muscat Goldert 2018 |Ernest Burn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Italy<\/strong> | Moscato di Terracina Doc \u2013 Passito \u2013 Capitolium 2020 | Cantina Sant\u2019Andrea Az. Agricola<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austria <\/strong>| Gelber Muskateller \u2013 Trockenbeerenauslese 2017 | Weingut Felberjorgl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Australia<\/strong> | Morris \u2013 Cellar Reserve \u2013 Grand Muscat | Morris Wines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portugal<\/strong> | Moscatel de Setubal Doc \u2013 10 Anos \u2013 Adega de Palmela | Adega Cooperativa de Palmela<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France<\/strong> | Muscat de Beaumes de Venise AOP \u2013 Vintage 1992 | Domaine de Coyeux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portugal<\/strong> | Moscatel de Setubal Doc \u2013 Venancio da Costa Lima e Reserva da Familia \u2013 5 Anos |Venancio da Costa Lima Lda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France <\/strong>| \u00cele de Beaut\u00e9 IGP \u2013 Incanto \u2013 Muscat \u2013 Impassitu e Vendange Passerill\u00e9e | Sica Uval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France<\/strong> | Muscat de Beaumes de Venise AOP \u2013 Carte Or 2023 | Rhon\u00e9a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spain <\/strong>| Catalunya Do \u2013 Vina Esmeralda 2023 | Miguel Torres Sa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Italy <\/strong>| Moscato di Terracina Doc \u2013 Secco \u2013 Oppidum 2023 | Cantina Sant\u2019Andr\u00e9a Az. Agricola<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Africa<\/strong> | Groot Constantia \u2013 Grand Constance 2019 | Groot Constantia Wine Estate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.cantinasantandrea.it\/site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cantina Sant\u2019Andrea<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cantina Sant&#8217;Andrea, a family-owned winery with a storied history dating back to 1850, has once again brought global acclaim to Italy&#8217;s winemaking prowess. The winery&#8217;s exceptional Muscat wines captured the hearts of international judges at the prestigious Muscat du Monde competition, earning two coveted spots in the top 10. 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