Moscato

I can say I grew up with this wine because, as a child, I often drank the freshly pressed must — with ‘dramatic’ consequences! Especially in Piedmont, where I grew up, there exist at least 10 different types of Moscato, according to the provinces in which it is made. Asti is the main area, followed by Cuneo and Alessandria. The Moscato grape produces a very flavoursome wine, which is then sold as Moscato d’Asti. There is a famous sparkling version, Asti Spumante. The Moscato Naturale d’Asti is not sparkling and has a natural muscat bouquet which makes it very desirable. This is a dessert wine par excellence and its lightness makes it delightful after a large meal.