Belonging to the muscat family of grapes, muscat blanc is the oldest variety of muscat grapes. They grow widely in Europe and other wine-growing areas of the world. Muscat blanc wine is available in many styles, including dry, sweet, still, sparkling and fortified.

This aromatic white wine is a key component when making sparklers like Asti or moscato d'Asti. For a semi-sweet drink with bright, sparkling acidity and higher alcohol content, opt for Asti spumante. Moscato d'Asti is sweeter than Asti spumante but is less sparkling. It has relatively low alcohol content. The key distinguishing factor between this wine and Asti spumante is the strength of sparkle. Muscat blanc grapes also feature prominently in sweet moscato wine, which is a sweet and fresh-tasting wine with low alcohol content. Moscato wine is popular as a dessert drink that offers a sweet ending to your meals.

When planning a food menu to go with this light-bodied white wine, it's important to keep in mind the style of the drink. Drier styles pair well with fresh salads, sushi and fresh fruits. If you're going with a strong sparkling variety, such as Asti spumante, you have a variety of foods to plan around it. Asti spumante is a fruity white wine that pairs well with mellow desserts like apple pie, glazed fruits or fluffy lemon cake. Serve it with savory foods like light salads that will enhance the refreshing notes of this wine. Sweet moscato wine offers a brilliant contrast when served with spicy dishes like Cajun-style chicken wings or Thai curry. It also matches with simple desserts such as pies and cakes.

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