2003 La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti ‘Bricco Quaglia’
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What is light and bubbly, fragrant with peaches and flowers, and has only 5.5% alcohol? Moscato d’Asti — but not just any old Moscato. This delightful example is a single vineyard Moscato from highly regarded producer Giorgio Rivetti in the Asti area, where Moscato has been grown since at least the 13th century.
Not a bit cloying, it has a lively acidity and a touch of citrus zest in the soft, round finish. The taste is like biting into a peach. Pour it in place of dessert after a substantial meal, and your friends will thank you. Or serve it with a plate of butter cookies or biscotti, or with a plain cake.
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Region: Piedmont
Price: About $17
Style: Light and fragrant
Food it goes with: A plate of cookies, a slice of cake
Where you find it: Available at fine wine retailers throughout Southern California.
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— S. Irene Virbila
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