Most of us often enjoy a sweet wine with dessert, but are sometimes shy due to the usually high alcohol content of most dessert wines.   We’ve all been there, after a wonderful meal and a few glasses of wine, do we really need another glass with acolohol contents as high as 19%?  Next time, try this low alcohol alternative by itself or a yummy dessert.



Country::  Italy
Region:  Asti
A DOCG in the southeast portion of Piedmont.  This region was formerly named Asti Spumante for its most popular sparkling wine, but renamed Asti when promoted from DOC to DOCG status

Grape: Muscat (Moscato Bianco)
Vintage: 2008+, drink young, within two years.

Interesting Facts:
What makes Moscato d’Asti different from Asti Spumante?
The fermentation for Moscato d’Asti is stopped earlier in the process then for Asti Spumante.  This causes the residual sugar content to be higher, but the alcohol level and effervescence to be lower.

Tasting Notes:
Aroma and taste
Moscato d’Asti is an aromatic semi-sparkling wine, with a complex bouquet and mild level of sweetness which is pleasantly counterbalanced by a lively acidity.
Alcohol
Low, 5.5%
Color
Beautiful golden yellow

Example Bottle of the month:  La Spinetta, Moscato d’Asti, 2008 “Vigneto Biancospino”

Wine Food Pairing:  Crème Brulew

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