Muscat Wines: Moscato & Moscatel

Moscato wine is a highly aromatic, fruity wine made from the Muscat grape. Known for its ripe, expressive flavors, Moscato is typically light and refreshing, with notes of peach, apricot, citrus and honeysuckle. Produced in various styles, it can range from still and sweet to sparkling and dry, offering a versatile choice for all wine lovers.

Moscato is especially popular in Italy and Spain, where it's made into a variety of wines such as Moscato d’Asti and Moscatel.

Moscato is produced in several regions, with Italy being the most prominent producer. Piedmont is particularly famous for producing Moscato d'Asti, a sparkling wine known for its light effervescence and aromatic profile. Moscato is also grown in other parts of Italy, including Colli Eugenei DOCG and Trentino, where different styles such as Moscato Fiori d'Arancio and Moscato Giallo are made.

Outside of Italy, Spain, California, and Australia also produce notable Moscato wines, though Italy remains the leader in both production and innovation in this category.

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Moscato wine is made from the Muscat grape, known for its sweet, fruity flavors and floral aromas. It is primarily grown in regions such as Italy, Spain, and California.

The Muscat grape family includes varieties such as Muscat Blanc (used in Moscato d'Asti) and Muscat of Alexandria (used in Moscatel wine), both of which are often associated with sweet wines.

Moscato is the Italian name for wines made from Muscat grapes—particularly sweet, sparkling wines such as Moscato d'Asti. Moscatel is the Spanish term for wines made from Muscat grapes, often used to describe sweet, fortified wines, particularly in regions like Jerez. Muscat generally refers to the grape variety itself, which is used in various wine styles worldwide, both sweet and dry.

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Moscato pairs wonderfully with light dishes such as salads and seafood, as well as spicy Asian cuisine. Dry Moscato complements fish, shellfish, and white meats, while sweet Moscato is perfect with desserts like chocolate cake, crème caramel or blue cheese. For a classic match, try Moscato d’Asti with Italian cured ham and melon.

Wines similar to Moscato include Riesling (particularly sweeter styles), Gewürztraminer, and sweet white dessert wines that share a similar fruity and floral profile.

Riesling and Gewürztraminer grapes both originate from Germany, but they are also grown in many other countries, including France, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, California, and Italy (particularly in Alto Adige).

Moscato wine typically has a lower alcohol content, ranging from 5% to 8% ABV.