Palate
This semi-sweet white wine has a natural effervescence, lush fruit flavors, and a heady bouquet of orange blossoms.
Bottling
Bottling Date September 8, 2017
Winemaking
In the fall of 2011, after pressing and fermenting our Valvin Muscat grapes, I tasted the still unfinished
wine. It struck me that by blending this wines vibrant floral notes with a rich fruity wine, we might be able to produce a delicious summer wine reminiscent of the sweet Italian Moscatos, but with a distinctive Finger Lakes character.
My wife Caroline and I experimented with blends and discovered that the lively fruit flavors of our Vignoles make the perfect partner for the Valvin Muscats floral notes. And unlike many Moscatos, which tend to have low alcohol and high sugar content, we feel that the normal range of 11-13% alcohol and moderate sweetness provide a stronger backbone and enhance the balance of the wine.
Total Acidity 7.0 g/L
Residual Sugar 5.5%
Food Pairing
Dolce di Moscato is a perfect summer wine, light, lively and fruity great for relaxing with friends, as an aperitif, or paired with spicy dishes. Serve chilled.