What reminds us of the word "moskato"? Of course, a grape variety. Indeed, the Italian Moscato champagne, which we are going to talk about here, is made of it. This is an amazing grape. Its name comes from the word "musk." So it was called in antiquity 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 own products, labeled as "Moscato". For example, titanium alcohol sales company Chinzano has on its list about a dozen such champagne. Which manufacturer is considered the best? We will consider this issue. Some champagne lovers will not stand for the price. But we still consider the cost of production.
Something about Muscat grapes and sparkling wines
This variety is sweet and very characteristic. Not too good for champagne? Italians do not think so. Firstly, the very name of the drink “champagne” is protected by the DOC certificate. What does he mean? That so can be called drinks grown and produced in the French region of Champagne. And all other sparkling wines should bear other names. The Italians circumvented these legal subtleties, calling their champagne “Moscato” “Spumante” or “Prosecco”. The grapes of this variety are unpretentious and grows in large areas. But so that the nutmeg does not get sugars and gives birth to good champagne, it should be grown in a not too hot climate. In Italy, these are the alpine 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. Sommeliers advise: if you do not know the manufacturer, but want to choose Italian champagne that is excellent in taste, look for the inscription Moscato d'Asti on the label.
Santero Moscato
We begin to get acquainted with the Italian sparkling wine (spumante) in this relatively inexpensive brand. A standard 750 milliliter bottle costs six hundred forty-four rubles in Russian stores. Champagne is one hundred percent made from Muscat grapes. And the berries are expressed for him in Piedmont. But ... not near Astia in the Lange region. It's not bad too. The manufacturer "Santero" is hidden in the sleeve and such a trump card - Santero d'Asti, protected by DOCG certificate. But this Moscato champagne is already worth 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. Reviews note an intense aroma with fruity notes and a touch of sage. The taste of champagne is sweet and velvety. It is recommended to serve it chilled 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 "Canti" reviews characterize as an excellent ratio of quality and price. It costs a standard bottle of one thousand one hundred and forty rubles. But inside the gourmet will find a truly divine drink. The label is adorned with the DOCG abbreviation, which guarantees that muscat grapes are grown and champagne made in the Asti region. The only negative is that you can’t keep this jewel in your home for a long time. A reason to uncork a bottle should be found within two years, nothing more. It must be served 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, reviews note an impeccable taste, where the sweetness is reasonably balanced with sourness. Sparkling wine has a rich and rich fruity-floral bouquet. In it, users caught notes of tea rose, jasmine and acacia with hints of apricot and peach.
Champagne Platino Gold Moscato
This type of sparkling wine not only has nothing to do with the Asti region, but also with Italy in general. Champagne is produced by the Spanish company Garcia Carrion. But still, the drink is one hundred percent made from Muscat grapes, and therefore worthy of mention. This is a white semi-sweet sparkling wine with a strength of seven degrees. By the way, a characteristic feature of muscat is that it gives little alcohol. The wine has a beautiful light straw color. Perlage consists of small bubbles.
The champagne bouquet is delicate but intriguing. In it, users who left reviews caught notes of lemon, rose and elderberry. The drink has a light and elegant taste, seducing sweet apples, pears and juicy citrus fruits. Since it’s not from Asti that is Moscato champagne, its price is only four hundred rubles per bottle. It is also suitable for an aperitif. But it can also be served with a dessert table.
"Chest Moscato"
The Italian producer Ceste uses muscat from various northern regions of the country for its sparkling wine. From Veneto or Treviso, such champagne is suitable for accompanying light fish dishes, seafood or salads. Since there are many natural sugars in nutmeg, wine can also be served with desserts. Its strength is only five degrees, less than in some beers. But the manufacturer “Cheste” also has champagne Moscato d'Asti. Harvest for him is harvested in the best region, and the quality of the drink is controlled by the DOCG certificate. What do the reviews say about this drink? It has a beautiful straw color, and a sweet tenderness is perfectly balanced by a slight sourness. The aroma of sparkling wine is intense, fruity and floral.
Champagne "Moscato Spumante Cavatina"
This sparkling wine users call a cheap product with excellent quality. It costs a standard bottle of all three hundred seventy rubles. However, a drink concluded under a metal bridle and a cork made of compressed shavings is worthy of decorating a celebration or even a wedding. The champagne crop was harvested, if not in the Asti region, but in the province of Piedmont. The wine has a golden color with medium-sized bubbles and a characteristic muscat smell, in which notes of juicy ripe fruit are heard. The taste is sweet, balanced with sour. It also guesses the nuances of fruit nectar. The strength of this champagne is seven degrees.
Mondoro Brut
We mentioned that the muscat grape variety is sweet, and it transfers these natural sugars to drinks. But champagne producers from Asti learned how to make very dry Moscato champagne. The price of such a drink is higher than that of its semisweet brothers. For example, Mondoro Brut costs one thousand five hundred rubles per 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. Food lovers also recommend trying the Toasts of Notta di Bellicine Brut Gran Cuve. A drink from Piedmont will satisfy the tastes of connoisseurs of dry champagne of the French type.
Red and pink varieties
From the foregoing, it can be concluded that muscat belongs to white grape varieties. But this is not so. Breeders brought both rose, and nero (black), and scanzo (red) "Moscato". Champagne, reviews of which are always commendable, is an exquisite drink, regardless of its color. Of the red varieties, gourmets recommend trying Ornella Molon Moscato Spumante. This dessert sparkling wine is suitable for sweets and wedding cakes.