Winery Don AffonsoMoscatel Espumante
Sparkling wine
In the mouth this sparkling wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Moscatel Espumante from the Winery Don Affonso
Light | Bold | |
Soft | Acidic | |
Gentle | Fizzy |
In the mouth the Moscatel Espumante of Winery Don Affonso in the region of Rio Grande do Sul is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Moscatel Espumante
Pairings that work perfectly with Moscatel Espumante
Original food and wine pairings with Moscatel Espumante
The Moscatel Espumante of Winery Don Affonso matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of banh mi sandwich, salmon pavés en papillote or shrimp in hot sauce from cathylou.
Details and technical informations about Winery Don Affonso's Moscatel Espumante.
Discover the grape variety: Mara&scarontina
Structured, rich dry whites with a pale golden robe, a full palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond, yellow fruits (pear, quince), white flowers (acacia) and marine saline notes. Also as sweet Prošek with dried fruit and honey. Thrives on the calcareous coastal terroirs of the Adriatic in Dalmatia. Native Croatian white grape, identical to the Italian Rukatac according to DNA analysis.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Moscatel Espumante from Winery Don Affonso are 0
Informations about the Winery Don Affonso
The Winery Don Affonso is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Serra Gaúcha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra Gaúcha
Brazil's wine capital, Rio Grande do Sul. Specialty: high-quality traditional-method sparklers, fine and fruity (apple, citrus, white flowers), elegant bubble, alpine expression of the south. Still wines mostly European: round fruity Merlot, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, more tannic Tannat, fresh Chardonnay, supple Riesling Italico, fine Pinot Noir. Marked by Italian immigration in 1875, humid climate tempered by altitude.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.
The word of the wine: Decanter
1) Glass container with a narrow neck used to aerate or decant the wine. 2) Decanter wines: wines that are drunk young and that were once drawn directly from the barrel. For example, some Muscadets or Beaujolais.
