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Moscato di Scanzo (Italy)

Moscato di Scanzo is a red berry Moscato passito wine and is one of Italy’s most exclusive DOCG wines.

Moscato di Scanzo Flavors

Dark Berries and Dark Fruit are typical Moscato di Scanzo flavors.

With hints of Licorice, Chocolate, and Coffee.

Black Currant
Black
Currant
Blackberry
Blackberry
Cherry
Black
Cherry
Plum
Plum
Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Licorice
Licorice
Coffee
Coffe
Chocolate
Chocolate

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Cedar
Cedar
Vanilla
Vanilla
Toast
Toast
Tobacco
Tobacco

Moscato di Scanzo Profile

Moscato di Scanzo wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins and high acidity:

BODY:Full
TANNINS:Medium - High
FRUIT:Medium - High
ACIDITY:High
ALCOHOL:15% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Moscato di Scanzo Food Pairing

Rich Flavors and Tannins make Moscato di Scanzo a perfect partner to Flavory Food.

Moscato di Scanzo loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.

Mushroom
Mushroom
Hamburger
Hamburger
Ham
Ham
Soup
Casseroles
Pork
Pork
Lamb
Lamb
Veal
Veal
Beef
Beef

Excellent Pairings

Grilled. BBQ.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms.
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone.
Kobe. Entrecôte. Filet Mignon.

The Ideal Glass for Moscato di Scanzo

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

Moscato di Scanzo Cheese Pairing

If You Like Moscato di Scanzo

You Might Also Like:

Amarone (Italy)
Primitivo Passitivo (Italy)
Ripasso (Italy)
Sforzato (Italy)

Soil

Climate

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Lombardia DOCG Regions:

  • Franciacorta DOCG
  • Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
  • Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
  • Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
  • Valtellina Superiore DOCG

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