Biancospino

Producer:
Casa Maschito
Region:
Basilicata
Grape:
Moscato Bianco (100%)
Classification:
IGT Basilicata
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine from the Moscato Bianco, a Moscato Reale variety from the surroundings of Maschito in Basilicata. It was clearly understood that we were delighted by red Aglianico, but the Biancospino (Italian for hawthorn) was a complete surprise to us. We haven’t long drunk such aromatic Moscato, in addition made as a ‘’secco’’ or dry wine. The aroma of ripe white grapes and equally ripe orange growing under southern sun can delight everybody, almost brilliant color encourages to taste endlessly. Stunning, especially for lovers of moderate dry wines, and certainly for ladies.

Details

Color: straw yellow, intense, shimmering Aroma: aromatic, complex, notes of white grapes, orange, salvia Flavor: fresh, gently dry, long lingering aftertaste Food matching: excellent with fish and sea-food based dishes, white meats in aromatic herbs, oriental cuisine

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