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Moscato (Italy)

Moscato Bianco is a very aromatic grape.

It is used to produce dry, sweet, sparkling, and fortified wines all over Italy.

Typical Flavors

Lemon
Lemon		 Pear
Pear		 Peach
Peach		 Nectarine
Nectarine
Honey
Honey		 Flowers
Flowers		 Herbs
Herbs

Citrus, Peach, and Moscato Grape flavors are typical for Moscato, with hints of Flowers and Herbs.

Profile

Moscato sweet, fresh and flavorful:

SUGAR:Sweet
BODY:Light
FRUIT:Medium
ACIDITY:Low
Temperature Serving temperature:
6-8°C (43-46°F)

Food Pairing
Moscato Secco (Dry)

Aperitif
Aperitif		 Salad
Salad		 Crab
Seafood		 Fish
Fish
Pasta
Pasta		 Chicken
Chicken		 Chips
Chips		 Soft Cheese
Soft Cheese

Excellent Pairings

Green Salad with Lemon Acid Vinaigrette.
Seafood Antipasti.
Mussels. Garlic Prawns.
Light Salads with Crab, Shrimps, or Prawns.
Grilled or Fried White Fish. Sea Bass.
Fried Chicken. French Fries.
Simple Pasta (with Cheese).

Cheeses

Goat Cheese.
Soft Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheeses.

Italian Specialities

Insalata di Bresaola.

Food Pairing
Moscato Spumante

Aperitif
Aperitif		 Strawberries
Strawberries		 Fruit
Fruit		 Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit
Cantucci
Biscuits		 Panettone
Panettone		 Cheese
Cheese

Excellent Pairings

Not too sweet Desserts.
Strawberries !!!
Fresh Fruit. Dried Fruit.
Fruit Cake. Panettone. Vanilla Cake.
Apple Desserts. Hazelnut Dessert.
Biscuits. Cantucci.

Other Excellent Pairing:
Melon and Ham (Prosciutto).

Food Pairing
Moscato Sweet

Aperitif
Aperitif		 Strawberries
Strawberries		 Fruit
Fruit		 Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit
Cantucci
Biscuits		 Panettone
Panettone		 Cheese
Cheese

Excellent Pairings

Sweet Desserts.
Baked Citrus and Apple Fruit.
Crème Brûlée.
Ice Cream.


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