
Muscat / Moscato Wine
Learn about Muscat / Moscato — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
Alluringly aromatic and delightful, Muscat wine never takes itself too seriously. Muscat is actually an umbrella name for a diverse set of grapes, some of which are genetically related and some of which, are not. The two most important versions are the noble, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, and Muscat of Alexandria, thought to be a progeny of the former. Both are grown throughout the world and can be made in a wide range of styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling and even fortified. Muscat wine is well-known in Italy's Piedmont region (where it goes by Moscato) mainly as Moscato d’Asti, a slightly sparkling, semi-sweet, refreshing wine low in alcohol. On the Iberian Peninsula, it goes by Moscatel, not to be confused with Muscadelle from Bordeaux, which is actually unrelated.
Tasting Notes for Muscat / Moscato
Muscat / Moscato makes a dry, sweet or sparkling white wine. Regardless, Muscat wines always possess marked aromatics of rose petal, jasmine, honeysuckle or orange blosson. These wines can have flavors of peach, pear, Meyer lemon, orange and lychee, often with a hint of sweet spice.
Perfect Food Pairings for Muscat
Muscat is a perfect match for Asian cuisine and other spicy foods. Off-dry wines can work well with lighter desserts like key lime pie and lemon meringue, while fully sweet Muscat / Moscato-based dessert wines are enjoyable after dinner with an assortment of cheeses.
Sommelier Secrets for Muscat / Moscato
Muscat wine is one of the oldest known grape varieties, dating as far back as the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Pliny the Elder wrote in the 13th century of a sweet, perfumed grape variety so attractive to bees that he referred to it as uva apiana, or “grape of the bees.” Most likely, he was describing one of the Muscat wine varieties.
- Chardonnay635
- Sauvignon Blanc265
- Riesling167
- Pinot Gris/Grigio104
- Other White Blends86
- Rhône White Blends34
- Chenin Blanc31
- Bordeaux White Blends30
- Muscat27
- Albarino25
- Other White Wine23
- Pinot Blanc19
- Gewurztraminer15
- Gruner Veltliner15
- Viognier15
- Verdejo11
- Godello10
- Torrontes10
- Assyrtiko9
- Vermentino8
- Cortese7
- Garganega7
- Semillon7
- Verdicchio7
- Melon de Bourgogne6
- Greco4
- Trebbiano4
- Viura4
- Arneis3
- Pedro Ximénez3
- Fiano3
- Moschofilero3
- Falanghina2
- Furmint2
- Malvasia2
- Muller Thurgau2
- Picpoul2
- Carricante2
- Silvaner2
- Aligote1
- Grenache Blanc1
- Grillo1
- Marsanne1
- Roussanne1
- Airen1
- Arinto1
- Ribolla Gialla1
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Tropical Mango MoscatoMuscat from Italy
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Tropical Passion Fruit MoscatoMuscat from Italy
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Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2021Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Ricco Mango MoscatoMuscat from Italy
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Villa Rosa Moscato d'Asti 2020Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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G.D. Vajra Moscato d'Asti 2021Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Brandini Moscato D'Asti 2020Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d'Asti (375ML half-bottle) 2020Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Bartenura Moscato (OU Kosher) 2020Muscat from Italy
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Ricco Cherry MoscatoMuscat from Italy
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Patrizi Moscato d'Asti 2021Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Menage a Trois Sweet Collection MoscatoMuscat from California
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Mirassou Moscato 2020Muscat from California
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Seven Daughters Moscato 2020Muscat from Italy
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Marenco Scrapona Moscato d'Asti 2020Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Gresy La Serra Moscato d'Asti 2020Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Moscato d'Asti 2020Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Middle Sister Sweet and Sassy MoscatoMuscat from California
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Cantina Gabriele Moscato (OU Kosher) 2020Muscat from Italy
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Castello del Poggio Moscato Provincia di PaviaMuscat from Piedmont, Italy
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Zind-Humbrecht Muscat 2020Muscat from Alsace, France
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Ruffino Moscato d'Asti 2021Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Don Rodolfo Moscato 2021Muscat from Chile
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ViNO Moscato 2018Muscat from Washington
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Saracco Moscato d'Asti (375ML half-bottle) 2021Muscat from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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