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Fariña Val de Reyes (2005)

Fariña Val de Reyes 2005

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Winery:
Farina
Region:
Spain > Castilla y León
Varietal:
Moscato Giallo
Type:
Dessert/Fortified
Color:
White
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This wine's winery: Learn more about Farina

This wine's region: Learn more about Castilla y León

This wine's varietal: Learn about Moscato Giallo wines

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    "Is it the botrytis that gives that nice weight to the palate in addition to the sweetness?" Read full review »

What to Expect

Going by many names, Moscato Bianco, Muscat de Frontignan and Muscat Canelli among the most common, this aromatic grape produces wines that are characterized by floral aromas with peach and citrus flavors. Widely used in Italy for lightly sparkling, or Frizzante wines, the most famous of which is Asti Spumante.

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botrytis, pome, fruit, clean, sweetness, spicy, honeysuckle, caramel, honey, other berries, pear, herbaceous, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, fungi, vegetables, mushrooms, french cusine, wild, apple, citrusAdd more »

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10/19/08

The Botrytis effected Moscatel is really evident on the aroma with hints of orange, honey, pear and a heady honeysuckle edge. Is it the botrytis that gives that nice weight to the palate in addition to the sweetness? A good long spicy finish is clean and fresh from the citric acidity. Behind that spice read more...

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