Moscato is one of the most well-known and popular grape varieties in the world, especially in Italy, where it is known as Moscato Bianco. Moscato grapes are known for their sweet and fruity taste with notes of honey, pear, apricot and flowers.
Moscato grapes have a pale yellow color and are often larger than many other grape varieties. The wines made from Moscato grapes are usually pink or yellow in color and have a sweet and fruity flavor with a low tannin and acidity content.
Moscato wines are often made in a frizzante or sparkling style and are popular as aperitif wines, dessert wines and to pair with sweet desserts. They are also often included in the production of DOCG wine products in the Piedmont region of Italy.
It is worth noting that the Moscato grape is one of the ripest grape varieties and therefore can be challenging to grow in cooler climates. In addition, Moscato wines are often made with a higher alcohol percentage than many other grape varieties.
In the past decade, Moscato has become one of the most popular grape varieties in the world and is now grown in a number of countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
