Asti and Moscato are both popular types of sparkling white wines from Italy, known for their sweetness and aromatic features.
Asti:
Asti is produced in the southeastern region of Piedmont, specifically in the province of Asti, from which it gets its name. The primary grape used in Asti wine is the Moscato Bianco. Asti is famous for its low alcohol content, typically around 7-9%, and is known to have a sweet, fruity flavor with notes of peach and apricot. It is bubbly, frothy and the sweetness level can be from dry to sweet. Asti wine is often consumed as a dessert wine and is also popular for celebrations.
Moscato:
Moscato is a term used for wines made from the Muscat family of grapes, which are grown worldwide. Moscato wines are well-known for their sweet flavors of peaches and orange blossom with a hint of perfume aroma. The wine is usually slightly sparkling (frizzante) and lower in alcohol than many other wines. They also have a light, fresh, and fruity character. The most famous type of Moscato wine is Moscato d'Asti, also produced in Piedmont, Italy, which is a slightly sweet and semi-sparkling wine.
