This week, I’m pulling out of my special reserves, a great wine: Gancia’s Moscato D’Asti.
A moscato comes from the Moscat family of grapes which grow in nearly every wine-growing region. The grape is cultivated and usually fortified. Like a port, a fortified wine is one in which a distilled beverage is added to the combination.
Born from the wine valleys of Canneli, Italy, Gancia’s Moscato D’Asti is a perfectly light — but not too rich — sweet wine. With hints of mountain sage, honey and musk, the wine is ideal for a dessert setting.
The wine needs no decanting whatsoever. Just chill it to your desired taste, get out a slice of cheesecake, and voilà!
According the company’s Web site, Gancia is a pioneer among Italian winemakers, being the first wine company in Italy to make a sparkling wine. The winery’s foundation in 1850 is also nothing to sneeze at. This 159-year-old company certainy knows what it’s doing when it comes to a moscato.
Gancia Moscato D’Asti is one of my all time favorite wines. Drink it responsibly and drink it relax-ibly. Enjoy it for $15.
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