Moscato wine is famous for its sweet flavors of peach, orange blossom and nectarine. The sweet wine has also become a particularly popular drink among the 20-30 age group, which may also be down to its increased mentions in song lyrics.
Rap stars Lil’ Kim and Drake have sung about Moscato, with the latter even trying his hand at a bit of food and wine matching, recommending Moscato with “lobster and shrimp”.
The name originates from Italy, but the Muscat grape may be one of the oldest cultivated varieties in the world. It’s time to rediscover Moscato wine.
What is Moscato Wine?
In most cases Moscato wine is a sweet, slightly bubbly wine made from Muscat Blanc grapes often referred to more specifically as Moscato d’Asti. Though Moscato is often sweet, its low alcohol (5-7% ABV) and refreshing flavor profile makes Moscato more than just a dessert wine.
Food pairing
When it comes to pairing food with Moscato it’s best to go for something spicy. It handles spicy foods perfectly since alcohol levels tend to be low and the sweetness tends to be high. Moscato loves aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and chile peppers.
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Price only valid until 6 October 2013
