Tastes likepeach, orange blossom, grape, honeysuckle, mandarin
Alcohol5-7% (Moscato d’Asti)
Serve at40-45°F (4-7°C)
GlassWhite wine or flute
Decant?No
What to payFrom $10
Moscato is made from Muscat grapes, one of the few that actually tastes like grapes. Italy’s Moscato d’Asti is gently fizzy (frizzante), sweet and only about 5.5% alcohol.
Best food with Moscato
DessertFruit pies & tarts
Moscato · Sauternes & dessert whites · Port
DessertCheesecake
Sauternes & dessert whites · Moscato · Riesling
Spicy & AsianSpicy food
Riesling · Gewürztraminer · Moscato
Spicy & AsianThai food
Riesling · Sauvignon Blanc · Gewürztraminer
How it tastes
Peach, apricot, orange blossom and fresh grape, with soft bubbles and real sweetness balanced by acidity.
Food it loves
Fruit desserts, light cakes, brunch and spicy food. Avoid pairing it with chocolate: the chocolate makes it taste thin.
Buying tips
Look for Moscato d’Asti DOCG from a real producer for the freshest, most balanced style. Drink it young.
Where it’s grown
Piedmont (Asti) California Australia
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