While perusing the massive wine section at Berkeley Bowl, a bottle of Tintero Sori Gramella Moscato d'Asti ($11.99) caught my attention. I've always been a huge fan of Moscato d'Asti, a wine made in Italy's Piedmont region from the fruity, floral Moscato Bianco grape. It falls under the category of a frizzante wine, which is effervescent but has less fizz than typical sparkling wine, with an accompanying sweetness.
This particular wine possesses all the attributes that I love about Moscato d'Asti: It's reasonably priced, not overly bubbly, and, at 5-7 percent alcohol, won't get you too drunk too fast. It's an exceptionally well-balanced yet delicate wine.
The flavor reminds me of peach skins and Osmanthus flowers, and while it's sweet it's not syrupy at all — only refreshing. I can't wait to hoard Sori Gramella for this weekend's Oscars celebration. Have you tried Moscato d'Asti?
Alexander McQueen
Current&Elliot
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I looooove Moscato d'Asti. I usually get the Sarracco, but every type I've tried from that region is amazingly delicious!
1Oh, this particular wine is my absolute favorite!!! I get it at whole foods, but the last two times that haven't had it,
2Sounds delicious! I'm going to have to look for it.
3This is one of my fav types of wine. When I worked part time at a wine co they got me hooked on this!!
4I just bought a bottle today on a whim, and discovered your blog entry. The wine is very satisfying, and I plan to get more.
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