White wine· Italy (Asti)
What does Moscato taste like?
Moscato is sweet, fizzy, and unapologetically fun. It tastes like ripe peaches and orange blossoms with a gentle sparkle — a low-alcohol white that's basically dessert in a glass.
At a glance
The breakdown
Everything that shapes how Moscato tastes, in plain language.
Fruit
01Peach, apricot, and pear, all ripe and juicy.
Body
02Light
Acidity
03Medium
Tannins
04None
Flavor profile
- Ripe peach and apricot
- Orange blossom
- Honeysuckle
- Sweet citrus
- Light, fizzy bubbles
Who will like it
Anyone with a sweet tooth, or anyone new to wine looking for an easy entry point.
On the nose
Common aromas
Smell these in your glass? You're probably tasting Moscato.
In plain English
“Moscato is wine's friendly hello. Sweet, bubbly, low in alcohol, and easy to love. Pour it cold and don't overthink it.”
At the table
Food pairings
Moscato works best with these foods.
- 01Fresh fruit and fruit tarts
- 02Spicy food (it cools the heat)
- 03Brunch and pancakes
- 04Soft cheeses
- 05Almond cookies
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Adjacent
Similar wines
If you enjoy Moscato, these are worth exploring next.
Riesling
Riesling is the most aromatic white wine — bursting with peach, lime, honey, and a unique petrol-like note as it ages. It can be bone dry or beautifully sweet, but always vibrant.
Prosecco
Prosecco is Italy's effortless sparkling wine — light, crisp, and full of fresh pear and green apple. It's bubbly without the seriousness of Champagne, and built for everyday celebration.
A natural next step
If you liked Moscato, try…
Prosecco
Prosecco is Italy's effortless sparkling wine — light, crisp, and full of fresh pear and green apple. It's bubbly without the seriousness of Champagne, and built for everyday celebration.
Riesling
Riesling is the most aromatic white wine — bursting with peach, lime, honey, and a unique petrol-like note as it ages. It can be bone dry or beautifully sweet, but always vibrant.
Rosé
Rosé is the perfect summer wine — pink, crisp, and somewhere between a white and a red. The classic Provençal style is bone-dry and refreshing, full of strawberry and watermelon.
In the wild
Where to find this wine
Moscato d'Asti from Piedmont, Italy is the classic — gently fizzy and slightly sweet. California makes fuller, sweeter versions.
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