WINE - MUŠKAT 2023

Sweet Muscat is a type of wine that is classified as an aromatic white wine and is known for its distinct sweetness and rich floral, fruity aromas. Muscat is a very broad term, as it includes several different grape varieties, but sweet Muscat usually means that the wine is made from these varieties with the intention of preserving the natural sugars and leaving the wine unfinished during the fermentation process to maintain its sweetness.

- Aroma and Smell:
Floral Notes: Sweet Muscat is known for its strong floral aromas, such as jasmine, acacia, rose and orange blossom.
Fruity Notes: The wine also has strong fruit notes, including citrus, peach, apricot, mango, as well as tropical fruits such as pineapple or banana.
Honey and Spice: Riper sweet Muscat wines can also develop notes of honey, ginger or spices such as cinnamon and clove.

- Taste:
Sweetness: The main characteristic of a sweet Muscat wine is its sweetness, which can be quite intense. The sugars in the wine are often very pronounced, but the wine does not come across as "too heavy", as many sweet wines have a nicely balanced acidity that helps them not be too "sticky".
Freshness: The acidity they contain helps to maintain the freshness of the wine, so that the sweetness is not overpowering or heavy. This acidity makes the wine very drinkable and refreshing.

- Color:
Golden yellow: Sweet Muscat is usually not very deep in color, but has a golden yellow, straw or light amber color, depending on the aging and production process.

- Alcohol content:
The alcohol content of sweet Muscat wine is usually medium, usually between 10% and 13%, but it can vary depending on whether the wine is only slightly sweet or very rich and sweetened.

- Desserts:
Goes great with cakes, fruit salads, creamy desserts (e.g. panna cotta, tiramisu) or even chocolate.

- Cooked and baked fruit dishes:
Such as baked peaches, apples, fruit pies and tarts.

- Savory foods:
Sweet Muscat is also great with spicy dishes, such as Thai or Indian dishes, as the sweetness of the wine nicely balances the spices and sharpness.

- Cheese:
It also goes well with mild, creamy cheeses, such as brie or camembert, as well as cheeses that have a slightly spicier flavor, such as blue cheese.