Moscato, champagne: reviews

Champagne in the strict sense of the word can be called that sparkling wine, which was made in the homonymous province of France. It was there that the technology of producing a foamy drink was invented. Laurels of the championship, of course, matter, but who said that the experience can not be successfully repeated elsewhere? Of course, this, according to the residents of Champagne, will be a completely different drink. But we used to call all sparkling wines champagne.

However, the Italians are more scrupulous in naming their sparkling wines. In this country for them there are names:

• Spumante (very foamy);
• Frizante (less effervescent);
• Prosecco (from grapes);
• Francacorta.

Judging by the name, the last sparkling wine is produced according to the French method of champagne. In this article we will consider a drink that bears the name Moscato. Champagne has already paved the way for the Russian market and won the hearts of consumers. What do the reviews say about him?

Is this champagne?

What reminds you of the word "moscato"? Champagne? No, rather, "musk". This substance has a strong and persistent aroma. Musk is added to the perfume to give them a basic sound. In the countries of the Middle East region (in Syria, and perhaps in Egypt), the ancient breeders created a grape variety, in the peel of berries which contained a large number of essential oils. And this species was called Muscat. After all, the drink from this grapes was very fragrant. Phoenician and Greek merchants of the vines of this variety were brought to Europe.

Muscat, native to hot Arabia, perfectly tolerates drought and summer heat. But it turned out that the vines perfectly adapt to a cooler climate. Now there are almost two hundred varieties of Muscat grape. They are grown in vast areas, ranging from European Ukraine and Moldova, and ending with Latin American Chile or even Australia. We like this sort of winemakers. After all, the berries convey the whole unrivaled aroma to the drink.

Wines from "Moscato Bianco"

These vines, thanks to the hot climate, have perfectly taken root in Italy. In this country a lot of areas are planted with Moscato. Champagne and "quiet" wines (dry, fortified, seasoned) are distinguished by a pleasant aroma with a complex bouquet. In young drinks, the orange peel shades are guessed. Fortified wines are distinguished by notes of bergamot and raisins. Make of white muscat and champagne. Especially well these sparkling wines are produced in Piemonte, in the region of the town of Asti. This is the most north-west of Italy, on the southern slopes of the Alps.

To preserve refreshing acidity and bright aroma, muscat is harvested early. Thus, the berries do not have time to type sugars. This spumante is intended for aperitifs and for seafood dishes. Alcohol in this fault is not more than seven and a half percent. If the crop is harvested later, dessert drinks are prepared from it.

Champagne "Rivani Moscato"

We have already said that vines of white muscat are grown in the northern regions of Italy - Piemonte, Lombardy, Trentino-Adige, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna. But if we are talking about sparkling wines (spumante and frizante), then the best taste and unsurpassed aroma are beverages that come from the Asti region. It is there, and on the basis of this grapes, the brands "Chinzano", "Martini", "Mondoro" are produced.

Let's start our review of sparkling wines from Italy with "Rivani". Champagne Rivani Moscato is one hundred percent composed of the must of grape variety "White Muscat". This brand was awarded a bronze medal at the IWSC 2013 international competition. The color of the drink is light yellow, thatched. In the aroma, sweet fruit with citrus tints is felt. In a soft, fresh, well-balanced taste, velvet notes are heard. This is spoofed with bubbling bubbles, gently bursting in your mouth and caressing the palate. The sweetness of champagne determines the conditions for its serving. It comes to a wedding cake or light Italian desserts. A bottle costs about four hundred rubles in Russia.

Bosco Moscato (freeze)

In bakery there is also a product called Bosca Moscato - Lithuanian-made champagne. This pop reviews are characterized as a soda with an extremely low alcohol content. If we talk about the Italian product, produced under the name "Fjord and Bosco Moscato", then this is a high-quality beverage that belongs to the category of "quiet" champagne (frizante). Therefore, the neck of the bottle is closed with a normal wine stopper. However, a drink poured into a glass plays bubbles. But the foam is very small. The wine is white, semi-dry, straw-colored. Alcohol in it eleven percent, and sugar - ten grams per liter. A fragrant bouquet of frisantes brings together an association of colors. Which is not surprising. After all, "Fjord and Bosco" is translated as "a forest flower". The taste of the drink is fresh, fragrant, lightly playing. Acidity is perfectly balanced. Serve frizante slightly cooled to fish dishes of Italian cuisine (risotto with shrimps and vegetables), appetizers. The price for a bottle is about eight euros.

Champagne Cavatina Moscato

This spumante will suit sweet lovers. And it is served well chilled (up to five or six degrees) with desserts, fruits or cheeses. Sugar in it - as much as seventy grams per liter. And the fortress is only seven degrees. Spumante is light straw color. In the fragrance, flower tones with honey nuances are heard. The taste of wine is fresh, light, harmonious. In Italy, this champagne can be bought at a price of four euros per bottle. In Russian alkobutics, its value is three hundred and sixty rubles.

Villa Blanca

Consider cheaper brands of sparkling wines made from the Moscato variety. Champagne Villa Blanca is the brainchild of the plant "Ariant" (Chelyabinsk). The price for a bottle is one hundred and fifty-two rubles, which can not but rejoice. The manufacturer honestly admits that this is a sparkling wine product. That is, there is no question of any process of natural champagne. In the creation of "Villa Blanca" are involved white wine varieties. Drink this gentle straw color. In the fragrance, notes of fresh fruit are felt. The taste of the drink is perfectly refreshing, sweet. Muscat and lychee grapes are felt in it. The fortress of a carbonated alcoholic beverage is seven and a half degrees.

Champagne Moscato Spumante

Under this name you can find the products of many Italian winemakers. The drink can be either sweet or semi-dry. For example, we will take brand products "Contarini" from the Veneto region. The manufacturer delivers sweet champagne (dolce) to the store shelves. The fortress of sparkling wine is eight degrees. The drink has a pleasant golden color. In the bouquet and taste, you can hear classical muscat notes. This wine should not be strongly chilled. Ten to twelve degrees will be enough. This spumante is served with desserts, but it is even better to drink it as an aperitif without any snacks. The bottle costs about four hundred and sixty rubles.

"Santo Asti"

This spumante luxury class is one hundred percent composed of Moscato grapes. Champagne is produced at the Santero plant near the town of Asti (Piedmont). The drink has a noble taste, in which velvety notes are heard. The aroma, as well as muscat, is very saturated. In it were interwoven notes of fresh sweet fruits (peach, apricot) with nuances of sage. The strength of the drink is six and a half degrees. Served it spumante chilled with fruits and cheeses. The bottle in Russian boutiques of alcohol costs about six hundred and fifty rubles.