Moscato champagne: an overview of taste and types
The name of this Italian champagne is reminiscent of a grape variety. The name of the Moscato grape comes from the word "musk" - so it was called in ancient times for its sweetness and bright aroma. Moscato is offered by many producers in Italy. But it is produced by the leading company Cinzano more than others.
The grapes for this champagne are grown in a non-hot climate, in the Alpine region - Veneto, Treviso, Piedmont.
Types of Moscato
Santero Moscato
One hundred percent made from the Muscat grape variety.
The Santero producer also has Santero d'Asti champagne, protected by a DOCG certificate. These drinks have a pale golden hue with beautiful bubbles.
The taste of champagne is sweet and velvety.
Aroma with fruity notes and the presence of sage.
Moscato d'Asti from Canti producer
Has an excellent quality to price ratio.
The label is decorated with the abbreviation DOCG, which means that the grapes are grown in the Asti region, the most favorable in terms of climate.
Sweetness reasonably balanced with sourness. Sparkling wine has a rich fruit and floral bouquet.
The aroma has notes of tea rose, jasmine, acacia, apricot and peach.
Platino Gold Moscato
It has a light straw color. Perlage consists of small bubbles.
Taste of sweet apples, pears and citrus fruits.
Intriguing aroma: with notes of lemon, rose and elderberry.
Cheste Moscato
Italian producer Ceste uses grapes grown in the northern regions.
Taste: sweetness perfectly balanced by acidity.
Aroma with notes of fragrant honey and summer flowers.
Moscato Spumante Cavatin
It is called a cheap product with excellent quality.
The wine has a golden color with medium bubbles.
The taste is sweet, but with sourness.
Muscat flavor with notes of fruit nectar.
Thus, Moscato is produced by several manufacturers. And if you do not know which producer to choose, then, in this case, sommeliers advise: look for the inscription Moscato d’Asti.
Update: 19.07.2018
Category: Wine and Vermouth