Moscato
White, from Greece · Muscat family
Moscato is an ancient white aromatic grape that makes lightly sweet, grapey, often sparkling wines.
Also known as
Gelber Muskateller, Muscat Blanc, Muscat Canelli
Moscato, also called Moscato bianco, Muscat Blanc, and Gelber Muskateller, is a white-berried vine. The Romans knew it as uva apiana. It belongs to an ancient aromatic family whose members include Muscat of Alexandria.
Today it is planted across the Italian peninsula, especially in Piedmont, and appears in Valle d'Aosta, Tuscany, Puglia, Sicily, and Sardinia. It also grows in wine regions worldwide.
The grape is prized for aromatic compounds such as linalool, which give wines that taste and smell of fresh grapes, plus floral, citrus, and herb notes. It yields light, fresh dry whites; low-alcohol, slightly fizzy sweet wines such as Asti and Moscato d'Asti; and richer passito (dried-grape) dessert styles.
Where to taste Moscato
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