Winemaker Notes
This Moscato Frizzante impresses with tiny bubbles and light and fresh
aromas of orange blossom and white peach. The palate is spritzy and
sweet with juicy and tangy style. Smooth lychee notes with a bright
and long finish.
Blend: 85% Moscato, 15% Gewurztraminer
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Berton Vineyard Metal Label Moscato Frizzante drinks lively, fresh, and very sweet in the finish. TASTING NOTES: This delicate wine exhibits citrus and floral aromas and flavors. Enjoy with fresh fruits or by itself. (Tasted: June 18, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
While Muscat comes in a wide range of styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling and even fortified, it's safe to say it is always alluringly aromatic and delightful. The two most important versions are the noble, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, making wines of considerable quality and Muscat of Alexandria, thought to be a progeny of the former. Somm Secret—Pliny the Elder wrote in the 13th century of a sweet, perfumed grape variety so attractive to bees that he referred to it as uva apiana, or “grape of the bees.” Most likely, he was describing Muscat.
Covering a long strip of southeastern coastline in South Australia, the Limestone Coast growing region has a moderately cool climate and includes the subregions of Coonawarra, Mount Benson, Mount Gambier, Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully.
Its warm northern and inland areas are recognized for high quality, full-bodied Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The much cooler Mount Gambier, to the extreme south, is well-suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.