Moscato

Wines from Moscato Bianco and Moscato Giallo grapes represent two distinct expressions of the wide Moscato family, united by their intense and aromatic fragrances, but differentiated by style, tradition, and geographical spread. The Moscato Bianco, also known as Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, is primarily grown in Piedmont, where it originates the famous Moscato d’Asti DOCG and Asti Spumante DOCG, sweet, sparkling or spumante wines, with low alcohol content and aromas of peach, sage, and white flowers. In Sicily and Apulia, this very grape is the basis of highly intense dessert wines such as Moscato di Noto, Moscato di Siracusa, and Moscato di Trani, capable of expressing sugar richness and aromatic elegance.

Moscato Giallo, on the other hand, is predominantly found in the North-East, particularly in Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto. Here, it produces both sweet and dry wines, although the most renowned type is the sweet dessert or meditation wine. Moscato Giallo Trentino DOC and Alto Adige Goldmuskateller are two significant examples: fragrant, intense, with notes of candied citrus, sweet spices, and a balancing freshness. In recent years, the dry vinification of both varieties has spread, particularly interesting for the vivacious aromatic quality they retain, even in the absence of sugar residue.

Dry variations, rarer but increasingly appreciated, enhance the aromatic nature of the grape in a different gastronomic context, pairing with spicy dishes or oriental cuisines. The sweet variations, ranging from light sparkling wine to complex dessert wine, remain a symbol of Italian winemaking tradition, capable of expressing territory and craftsmanship with great immediacy.