Moscato

Also known as Muscat, Moscato Bianco, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains.

Moscato is the Italian name for the Muscat family, among the oldest known wine grapes, of which Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains) is the most prized member. Muscats are grown across Italy for intensely aromatic wines in dry, sweet, passito and sparkling styles, and the name 'Moscato' on a label usually refers to Moscato Bianco unless otherwise specified.

The hallmark of all Muscats is an unmistakable grapey, floral and musky aroma, with orange-blossom, sage and citrus notes. In Abruzzo Moscato appears among the permitted grapes for passito and varietal wines (e.g. within the Abruzzo DOC and Tullum passito).