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"Moscato "is the Italian word for the muscat family of grapes, and frequently refers to a lightly sparkling, low-alcohol sweet white wine. With flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and orange blossom, moscato d'Asti is a crowd favorite with new and seasoned wine drinkers alike.
Moscato wine is famous for its sweet flavors of peaches and orange blossom. The word Moscato (“moe-ska-toe”) is the Italian name for Muscat Blanc – one of the oldest wine grapes in the world! So, lets find out more about this fascinating wine.
The moscato that most people know and love is moscato d’Asti, the popular off-dry/sweet wine from northern Italy. When vinified well, these pleasantly effervescent wines are sweet and balanced by tons of acidity, and when coupled with their signature low-ABV, they are seriously easy to drink.
Once considered a cheaper alternative, Moscato is the perfect match for wine lovers looking for lighter-bodied, sweeter wines with a slight fizz and delicate floral notes. Read on for our complete guide to the grapes, wines and flavors of the Moscato family.
Moscato is one of the most exciting left-field white wines. Not only is it produced in still, sparkling, and dessert styles, but it is one of the few wines with a nose that perfectly reflects the palate, making it highly approachable.
Moscato is a fruity and sweet white wine. It is often slightly fizzy, or frizzante, and has aromas and flavors of peach, orange, nectarine, and honeysuckle. It’s best served chilled and can be an aperitif.
Moscato, traditionally fermented from white wine grapes called Muscat (not to be mistaken for Muscadelle, Muscadine or Muscadet), and are believed by Bellissimo Wines to be one of the oldest...