Moscato Wine Calories

Moscato wine is made from Moscato grapes. Moscato is the Italian name for Muscat. Muscat grapes are specially grown for wine-making. It is perhaps the oldest variety of grapes grown for wine-making. These grapes are grown in all parts of the world and are recognized by various names such as Muscadel, Muscat, Moscato or Moscatel. You must have heard about 'Muscat Blanc' and 'Muscat Canelli' which come with a musky flavor.

Moscato Wine

Red wine, white wine, dessert wine, pink wine, rose wine and sparkling wine are some of the popular types of wines. Moscato is a type of sparkling white wine made from muscat grapes. Muscat grapes come in different shades from white to black. These grapes are known for the sweet floral aroma and are used to make raisins and great sweet dessert wines. (Actually, Moscato is not classified as a dessert wine.) They are also served as table grapes. There are hundreds of varieties of muscat grapes which are used to produce table wines or sparkling wine like 'Asti' from Italy. Italy, Spain, Portugal are leading producers of muscat. There, muscat is known as muscatel or moscatel. Many Moscato wines are actually fortified wines. Malaga and Jerez are the regions of Spain which are known for their sweet fortified Moscatels. Elements present in muscat grapes are responsible for the distinctive flavor of the wine.

Like red grapes, muscat grapes are also rich in antioxidant flavonoids. So, Moscato wine health benefits are similar to the health benefits offered by red wine. Robert Mondavi Moscato, Ceretto Santo Stefano Moscato D'Asti, Martin and Weyrich Moscato Allegro, Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato D'Asti, Villa Lanata Moscato d'Asti are some of the popular Moscato wine brands.

Calories in Moscato Wine

Description	Quantity	Approximate Calories
Barefoot Moscato	1 serving (5.1 fl. oz.)	127
Sutter Home Moscato	1 glass (5.1 fl. oz.)	127
Gallo Moscato	1 serving (5.1 oz.)	127
Sutter Home	1 oz.	25

If you are looking for calories in other varieties, for example, Beringer Moscato wine calories, I would like to tell you that calories in all Moscato wines are more or less the same. Calories in wine depend upon the alcohol in the wine. Moscato wine is considered as a low-calorie wine. Users have accepted this wine as well-balanced and wine to be enjoyed on special occasions. Users find it delicate and herbaceous.

What is so special about this wine? Why is everyone so obsessed with Moscato? The character of Moscato wine varies according to the place of origin. It is a kind of vintage wine as it is produced from the oldest variety of grapes. An expensive Moscato will be a sweet but complex white wine that ages very well. Since Moscato grapes are high in acid, they help balance the sugar. A good Moscato comes with light, floral aroma. It has different flavors, for example, flavors of grapes, lychee, peaches and citrus. You can enjoy fizzy dessert wines at the end of a meal, with desserts or fruit (especially fruit salad). You may find it delicious with ice cream or you may enjoy it just on its own.

I hope you found the above information, helpful. Now, you may adjust your daily calorie intake accordingly. Please don't think about the calories, holding a glass of Moscato wine in your hand. Just enjoy the taste and aroma of this wonderful wine.