Moscato (Italy)

Moscato Bianco is a very aromatic grape.

It is used to produce dry, sweet, sparkling, and fortified wines all over Italy.

Typical Flavors


Lemon
Lemon
Pear
Pear
Peach
Peach
Nectarine
Nectarine

Honey
Honey
Flowers
Flowers
Herbs
Herbs

Citrus, Peach, and Moscato Grape flavors are typical for Moscato, with hints of Flowers and Herbs.

Profile

Moscato sweet, fresh and flavorful:

SUGARSweet
BODYLight
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYLow
Serving temperature:
6-8°C (43-46°F)

Food Pairing
Moscato Secco (Dry)


Aperitif
Aperitif
Salad
Salad
Crab
Seafood
Fish
Fish

Pasta
Pasta
Chicken
Chicken
Chips
Chips
Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

Excellent Pairing:
Green Salad with Lemon Acid Vinaigrette.
Seafood Antipasti.
Mussels. Garlic Prawns.
Light Salads with Crab, Shrimps, or Prawns.
Grilled or Fried White Fish. Sea Bass.
Fried Chicken. French Fries.
Simple Pasta (with Cheese).

Cheese:
Goat Cheese.
Soft Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheeses.

Italian Specialities:
Insalata di Bresaola.

Food Pairing
Moscato Spumante


Aperitif
Aperitif
Strawberries
Strawberries
Fruit
Fruit
Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit

Cantucci
Biscuits
Panettone
Panettone
Cheese
Cheese

Excellent Pairing:
Not too sweet Desserts.
Strawberries !!!
Fresh Fruit. Dried Fruit.
Fruit Cake. Panettone. Vanilla Cake.
Apple Desserts. Hazelnut Dessert.
Biscuits. Cantucci.

Other Excellent Pairing:
Melon and Ham (Prosciutto).

Food Pairing
Moscato Sweet


Aperitif
Aperitif
Strawberries
Strawberries
Fruit
Fruit
Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit

Cantucci
Biscuits
Panettone
Panettone
Cheese
Cheese

Excellent Pairing:
Sweet Desserts.
Baked Citrus and Apple Fruit.
Crème Brûlée.
Ice Cream.