Moscato

White

Warm climate

Also known as Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains in France, Moscatel in Spain/Portugal or Gelber Muskateller in Austria

Aromatic grape producing lightly sparkling, low-alcohol sweet wines. Moscato d'Asti from Piedmont is the benchmark, with delicate fizz and intense floral aromas.

Drink young and fresh, within 1-2 years of vintage.

Climate

Warm

Regions

3 regions

Color

White

Typical Structure & Aromas

Typical profile for this variety. Style varies by region, climate, and winemaking.

Structure

Body

Light

Sweetness

Sweet

Acidity

Crisp

OakNone

Aromas

Young

peach apricot orange blossom lychee

Aged

honey ginger

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Where Moscato grows

Austria

Südsteiermark

Aromatic, floral Muscat with Styrian freshness

Italy

Piedmont

Sweet, lightly sparkling Moscato d'Asti

Portugal

Península de Setúbal

Used for Moscatel de Setúbal, one of Portugal's great sweet wines

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