National Moscato Day on May 9 is your chance to raise a glass and celebrate the history of this tasty white wine. Moscato is historically known as a dessert wine (no wonder it’s so delicious) and is originally from Piedmont, Italy. When you uncork a bottle, you can expect a blend of peachy, orangey, and nectarine flavors. In our book, a drink like that is definitely worth celebrating. Cheers!
History of National Moscato Day
Moscato is made from the Moscato Blanco grape, one of the oldest grapes in Italy and part of the muscat family. Though the origin of Moscato is unclear, it was believed to have come from the southeast Arabian Peninsula, where it eventually traveled to Italy and other countries.
The muscat family of grapes is known as the primary grape for wine in Italy. Moscato is well known for its versatility of flavors, including light, dry, sweet, sparkling, and rich dessert wine. It is a difficult grape to grow and is known for often producing low yields. Despite this, it has become very popular in the U.S, and in 2012 it was the third most popular white wine in the country.
National Moscato Day was created by Gallo Family Vineyards in 2012. The Gallo Family Vineyards, a huge producer of excellent and affordable Moscato, is a family-owned business that has been around since 1933.