On Sep 9, 8:34*am, Lawrence Leichtman > wrote:
> In article >,
>
> *ScratchMonkey > wrote:
> > My sister became diabetic and had to give up her favorite, Asti, but she
> > got some bottles a few years back for xmas from relatives who didn't know
> > her condition. Now I'm wondering if I should toss it or give it to someone.
> > What happens to Asti as it ages? If it's no longer good as a wine, can it
> > be used for cooking or killing snails? :P And where on the label do I find
> > the vintage? I can't deduce a date from the numbers printed on the neck
> > label.
>
> > (Fizzy drinks, including sodas, beer, and sparkling wines, don't appeal to
> > me.)
>
> Asti does not keep well. Try one, it won't hurt you just offend your
> taste buds.

I wouldn't have high hopes, but might as well try. As Lawrence says,
it's won't hurt you.