Monday, February 22, 2010

Castel Sallegg Moscato Giallo DOC 2008

Variety: 100% Moscato Giallo - Yellow Muscat or Goldenmuskateller as it often called in this German-speaking region of Italy
Country of origin: Italy
Wine appellation: Alto Adige
Vintage: 2008 Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: medium yellow
Bouquet: overripe tangerine, orange peel, extractive, sweet spices
Taste: medium body, oranges, fruity accompanied by some nice acidity and surprisingly pleasantly dry
Recommended food pairing: Asian food
Overall score: 86
Price CZK 320
This was very pleasant example of muscat wine. It had very nice orange peel and tangerine bouquet accompanied by very nice fruity full taste with lively acidity. And mainly it was not dull as many Moscatels can be.

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