Top 9 Moscatos for the Holidays
Moscato has been on fire as of late. The combination of modest alcohol, often between 5 percent and 10 percent, noticeable sweetness, and a bit of fizz has found an eager and thirsty audience. Of course, there is Moscato and there is Moscato; many a producer have jumped on the bandwagon hoping to ride it to fame and fortune, while others have been working with this often under appreciated variety for decades. The question of course would be; Is there any difference?
From a pricing standpoint, the range is quite modest. Ranging roughly from somewhat under $10 to perhaps just over $20, this is a narrow enough band to allow even casual consumers to check things out for themselves. After personal inspection of these wines, allow me to offer a few suggestions. The less expensive wines are often perfectly serviceable, gently sweet and the fruit lacks the complexity or the lush creamy texture that distinguishes the finest Moscatos. I would generally opt for paying a few dollars more to get the best, and the best continue to come from Italy, Asti in particular. It's simply a matter of terroir and experience one would think, so I can see other great Moscatos emerging in the future, but most are not there yet.
Moscato is a perfect wine for the holiday seasons. It’s incredibly festive and works spectacularly well as an aperitif, or with desserts and cheese. Adding it to your table is like adding a glass full of the summer's finest sunshine to your dark winter day, so get out there and pick some up today. Sharing a bottle with your friends and family will be both greatly appreciated, and greatly rewarding as you finally find a wine to please everyone. Interestingly, I've included two oddball wines in this report: a still Moscato as well as a sparkling Malvasia, which resembles Moscato but is a little less fruity and drier. The particular example I tried was delicious and a nice change of pace. It also comes in an attractive bottle, making it an ideal gift this holiday season.
Moscato image via Shutterstock
From a pricing standpoint, the range is quite modest. Ranging roughly from somewhat under $10 to perhaps just over $20, this is a narrow enough band to allow even casual consumers to check things out for themselves. After personal inspection of these wines, allow me to offer a few suggestions. The less expensive wines are often perfectly serviceable, gently sweet and the fruit lacks the complexity or the lush creamy texture that distinguishes the finest Moscatos. I would generally opt for paying a few dollars more to get the best, and the best continue to come from Italy, Asti in particular. It's simply a matter of terroir and experience one would think, so I can see other great Moscatos emerging in the future, but most are not there yet.
Moscato is a perfect wine for the holiday seasons. It’s incredibly festive and works spectacularly well as an aperitif, or with desserts and cheese. Adding it to your table is like adding a glass full of the summer's finest sunshine to your dark winter day, so get out there and pick some up today. Sharing a bottle with your friends and family will be both greatly appreciated, and greatly rewarding as you finally find a wine to please everyone. Interestingly, I've included two oddball wines in this report: a still Moscato as well as a sparkling Malvasia, which resembles Moscato but is a little less fruity and drier. The particular example I tried was delicious and a nice change of pace. It also comes in an attractive bottle, making it an ideal gift this holiday season.
Moscato image via Shutterstock
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Top 9 Moscatos for the Holidays
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2010 Coppo Moscato d'Asti Moncalvina 5% $15
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NV Albino Armani Moscato 1607 Veneto Italy 7% $15
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NV Cavicchioli Malvasia dell'Emilia IGT Italy 8% $13
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2010 Tenimenti Ca Bianca Moscato d'Asti 5% $15
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2011 Kenwood Moscato Zacchera California 12% $16
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NV Jacob's Creek Moscato Australia 9% $10
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NV Riunite Moscato Puglia Movendo 8% $10
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2010 Red Tree Moscato California 9% $7
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2010 Folonari Moscato Provincia di Pavia 9.5% $8
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What about Cinzano or Mondoro??
Dec 12, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Georgaki
Do you know greek Moscato? What your opinion about it?
Dec 13, 2012 at 12:36 AM
BAREFOOT!!! both red and white moscato, 1500ml for less than $10 at Sam's. We drink it by the case loads...
Dec 13, 2012 at 2:39 PM
You got that right!! Barefoot Moscato is delish!!! Love both red and white!!!
Dec 18, 2012 at 12:49 PM
If you're a fan of Moscato d'Asti and you've never had La Spinetta, you're missing out. The Bricco Quaglia vineyard is my preference over Biancospino. First had it as the dessert wine pairing at French Laundry. It was the most memorable part of the meal for me.
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