Moscato vs Rose: Quick Guide
Characteristics Moscato Rose Hue Pale lemon Pale pink to salmon Color White Pink Aromas Musky, orange blossom, tropical fruit Citrus, stone, red berry, melon, candy, flower, herbs Sweetness Mostly sweet Dry to Sweet Acid Medium to high Medium to high Alcohol (%) 5-11% 11% – 13% Body Light Light to Medium Intensity Medium Medium to […]
Moscato vs Champagne: Quick Guide
Characteristics Moscato Champagne Hue Pale lemon Pale to Medium lemon Color White White Aromas Musky, orange blossom, tropical fruit Citrus, stone, and brioche Sweetness Mostly sweet Almost always dry Acid Medium to high High Alcohol (%) 5-11% 11% – 13% Body Light Light to Medium (-) Intensity Medium Medium (less than Moscato) Bubbles Can be […]
Moscato vs Chardonnay: Quick Guide
Characteristics Moscato Chardonnay Hue Pale lemon Pale to medium lemon Color White White Aromas Musky, orange blossom, tropical fruit Citrus, stone, and sometimes tropical fruit Sweetness Mostly sweet Almost always dry Acid Medium to high Medium to Medium + Alcohol (%) 5-11% 11%-15% Body Light Medium to full Intensity Medium Medium (less than Moscato) Bubbles […]
Muscat vs Moscato Quick Guide
Muscat is a name that refers to many different varieties of aromatic Muscat grapes (over 200). Moscato refers to a specific style of slightly sweet, effervescent Italian white wine. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to choosing Muscat vs Moscato. What Is Muscat Wine? There is no grape called “Muscat”. Muscat is […]
Moscato vs Riesling: Quick Guide
Characteristics Moscato Riesling Hue Pale lemon Pale lemon Color White White Aromas Musky, orange blossom, tropical fruit Floral, citrus, stone fruit Sweetness Mostly sweet Range from dry to very sweet Acid Moderate to high High Alcohol (%) 5-11% 8-13% Body Light Light to medium Intensity Moderate Moderate to pronounced Bubbles Slightly effervescent None Grape Moscato […]
Moscato vs Prosecco? Quick Guide
Choosing Moscato vs Prosecco is personal. Go for Moscato if you want a sweeter, less-fizzy, lower-alcohol wine (5-7% ABV). Choose Prosecco if you want a fizzier, drier wine with more alcohol (11%-12.5% ABV). Moscato is often less expensive than Prosecco, but both are affordable. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to choosing […]
Muscat Wine: A Comprehensive Guide
Pronunciation: MUHS-kat Muscat is an ancient family of over 200 aromatic grape cultivars. Muscat wine makes dry, sweet, sparkling, and even fortified styles. Muscat delivers aromas of orange blossom, citrus, and grape. Here’s what you need to know about Muscat wine. What Kind of Wine Is Muscat? Muscat is a versatile white wine with a […]
What Is Vin Doux Naturel Wine?
Sweet wines have something of a tarnished reputation in today’s popular drinking culture. Perhaps it’s an unfortunate hangover from the cheap sweet plonk that flooded the markets in the ‘70s and ‘80s. But not all sweet wines should be so easily dismissed. Vin doux naturel, or ‘natural sweet wine’, is a traditional sweet wine from […]