Champagne "Moscato" (Moscato): description of tastes, reviews

What reminds us of the word "moscato"? Of course, a variety of grapes. And indeed, the Italian champagne "Moscato", which we will talk about here, is made from it. This is an amazing grapes. Its name comes from the word "musk". So it was called back in ancient times for its intense aroma and sweetness. The gastronomic characteristics of sparkling wine from this variety will be described below. In Italy, quite a few manufacturers offer their products, labeled as "Moscato". For example, the titanium sales of alcohol company "Chinzano" has on its list about a dozen of these champagnes. Which manufacturer is considered the best? We will also consider this issue. Some connoisseurs of champagne at a price do not stand up. But we still consider the cost of production.

Something about grape varieties of muscat and sparkling wines

This variety is sweet and very characteristic. Not too suitable for champagne? The Italians do not think so. Firstly, the very name of the drink "champagne" is protected by the DOC certificate. What does it mean? The fact that so can be called drinks grown and produced in the French region of Champagne. And all other sparkling wines should have other names. These legal subtleties the Italians bypassed, calling their champagne "Moscato" "Spumante" or "Prosecco". Grapes of this variety are unpretentious and grow in significant areas. But that muscat did not gain sugars and gave birth to good champagne, it should be grown in a not too hot climate. In Italy, these are the priapian regions - Veneto, Treviso, Piedmont. The last province is considered the best for the production of "Moscato". And in Piedmont, in turn, stands out the wine region, which is the most-most. And it is located in the vicinity of the city of Asti. Sommelier advise: if you do not know the manufacturer, but want to choose an excellent Italian champagne by taste, look for the inscription Moscato d'Asti on the label.

"Santero Moscato"

We will begin to get acquainted with the Italian sparkling wine (spumante) in this relatively inexpensive brand. A standard 750 ml bottle costs in Russian stores six hundred and forty-four rubles. Champagne is one hundred percent made from grape variety Muscat. And the berries for him in Piedmont are expressed. But ... not near Astia in the Langhe region. Good too. At the manufacturer "Santero" is hidden in the sleeve and a trump card - Santero d'Asti, protected by a DOCG certificate. But this champagne Moscato costs eight hundred and fifteen rubles. So, what are the characteristics of sparkling wine from Lange? The drink has a pale golden hue with pleasant bubbles. The reviews mark an intense aroma with fruit notes and a touch of sage. The taste of champagne is sweet and velvety. Serve it is recommended in a cooled form to desserts and fruits. The strength of the drink at six and a half degrees is very conducive to this.

Manufacturer Canti

Italian champagne "Moscato d'Asti" from "Kanti" reviews characterize as an excellent balance of quality and price. A standard bottle costs one thousand and one hundred and forty rubles. But inside the gourmet will find a truly divine drink. The label is decorated with the abbreviation DOCG, which is a guarantee that the grapes of muscat are grown, and champagne is made in the Asti region. The only downside is that you can not keep this jewel for a long time at home. The reason to uncork the bottle should be found for two years, nothing more. Serve it should be chilled to 8-10 degrees. This sweet champagne is suitable as an aperitif. It can also accompany light desserts (tiramisu, pannacotta) or fruit salads. At light champagne, the reviews are marked with an irreproachable taste, where the sweetness is reasonably balanced with sourness. The sparkling wine has a rich and rich fruit and flower bouquet. In it, users caught a touch of tea rose, jasmine and acacia with nuances of apricot and peach.

Champagne "Platinum Gold Moscato"

This kind of sparkling wine not only has nothing to do with the Asti region, but also Italy in general. Champagne is produced by the Spanish firm Garcia Carrion. But still the drink is one hundred percent made from grape variety of Muscat, and therefore worthy of mention. It is a white semisweet sparkling wine with a strength of seven degrees. By the way, the characteristic feature of muscat is that it gives little alcohol. The wine has a beautiful light straw color. Pearl consists of small bubbles.

A bouquet of champagne is tender, but intriguing. In it, users who left feedback, caught the notes of lemon, roses and elder. The drink has a light and elegant taste, tempting with sweet apples, pears and juicy citrus. Since it's not from Asti, it's the Moscato champagne, the price is only four hundred rubles a bottle. It is also suitable for an aperitif. But it can also be served to a dessert table.

Chester Moscato

Italian producer Ceste uses muscat from various northern regions of the country for its sparkling wine. From Veneto or Treviso, this champagne is suitable for accompanying light fish dishes, seafood or salads. Since there are a lot of natural sugars in muscat, wine can be served also for desserts. His fortress is only five degrees, less than in some beers. But there is a producer Cheste and champagne Moscato d'Asti. Harvest for him is collected in the best region, and the quality of the drink is controlled by the DOCG certificate. What do the reviews say about this drink? He has a beautiful straw color, and sweet tenderness is perfectly balanced with light acidity. The aroma of sparkling wine is intense, fruity-floral.

Champagne "Moscato Spumante Cavatina"

This sparkling wine users call a cheap product with excellent quality. A standard bottle costs only three hundred and seventy rubles. However, the prisoner under the metal bridle and a cork made of compressed chips is worthy of a drink to decorate a celebration or even a wedding. The harvest for champagne is collected, although not in the Asti region, but in the province of Piedmont. The wine has a golden color with bubbles of medium size and a characteristic muscat smell, in which the notes of juicy ripe fruit are audible. The taste is sweet, balanced with a cough. In it, too, nuances of fruit nectar are guessed. The fortress of this champagne is seven degrees.

Mondoro Brut

We mentioned that the grape variety of Muscat is sweet, and it passes these natural sugars to drinks. But the producers of champagne from Asti learned to make and very dry champagne "Moscato". The price of such a drink is higher than that of his semisweet brothers. For example, "Mondoro Brut" costs one thousand five hundred rubles for a bottle. But it should be said that the strength of the drink rises from the standard seven to twelve degrees. At the same time, a charming bouquet and a refined taste of wine are preserved. Gourmets also recommend to try "Toesti Notte de Belchite Brut Gran Cuvée". Drink originally from Piedmont will satisfy the tastes of connoisseurs of dry champagne of the French type.

Red and pink varieties

From all the above, we can conclude that Muscat refers to white varieties of grapes. But this is not so. Breeders brought out both rose and nero (black), and scantzo (red) Moscato. Champagne, reviews of which are always commendable, is an exquisite drink, regardless of its color. Of the red varieties, gourmets are recommended to try "Ornella Molon Moscato Spumante". This dessert sparkling wine will suit candies and wedding cakes.