Pioneer Road Moscato NV
Primary flavours

Lemon

Lychee

Orange

Candy

Turkish Delight
Details
Tropical and so fun, this South Australian moscato is made using the Muscat of Alexandria grape, which famously is the most delicious grape you will ever pick in a wine vineyard. The big globs of Muscat flavours in those berries help to make this Pioneer Road Moscato a musky, plump and deliciously easy drink of candied sweet orange fruit with Turkish delight accents.
Origin: Piedmont, in north-western Italy. Mainly Grown In: Italy, USA and Australia. Key Facts: The word 'moscato' is the Italian name for all varieties of Muscat grape, which is traditionally used for sweeter styles of wine. The most famous region in Italy is Asti, and thus the wine Moscato d'Asti is a popular one. This particular style is lightly effervescent and delicately sweet, and has become the touchstone for the now international style that simply goes by the name Moscato. A hugely refreshing style when made well, the wine is filled with delicate peach and mandarin flavours, with hints of honey and candied citrus. The sugar and hint of fizz are in superb balance, making the wine very easy to drink... a little too easy sometimes! To add to this, the style is typically made low in alcohol... did someone say breakfast? Fun Fact: More than lemonade for grown-ups, Moscato is the perfect match with most tropical or citrus fruit-based desserts.
Origin: Piedmont, in north-western Italy. Mainly Grown In: Italy, USA and Australia. Key Facts: The word 'moscato' is the Italian name for all varieties of Muscat grape, which is traditionally used for sweeter styles of wine. The most famous region in Italy is Asti, and thus the wine Moscato d'Asti is a popular one. This particular style is lightly effervescent and delicately sweet, and has become the touchstone for the now international style that simply goes by the name Moscato. A hugely refreshing style when made well, the wine is filled with delicate peach and mandarin flavours, with hints of honey and candied citrus. The sugar and hint of fizz are in superb balance, making the wine very easy to drink... a little too easy sometimes! To add to this, the style is typically made low in alcohol... did someone say breakfast? Fun Fact: More than lemonade for grown-ups, Moscato is the perfect match with most tropical or citrus fruit-based desserts.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, medium sweetness, with low acidity, very fruity, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
South Australia
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling Moscato
Wine Maker
Pioneer Road
Alcohol
6.5%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
SA
collection
Pairing guide
Australia has long since embraced Moscato as one of our signature wine styles, and this beautiful release from SA mavens Pioneer Road is right up there with our all-time favourites. It’s a great wine for pairing with salty foods and cured meats - there’s something about that sweet-salty contrast we just can’t get enough of - and will also work with balanced dishes of crab and other shellfish, Cantonese sweet and sour creations, fried fish, aromatic curries, and salads with a berry-based vinaigrette.
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Food

Fruit Platter

Bacon
Trifle
Tastes

Sweet

Light

Fruity
Moods

Excited

Celebratory
Seasons

Summer

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

South Australia, Australia
South Australia is a wide and varied state when it comes to wine production. From the coastal regions of Limestone Coast and McLaren Vale, to the warmer inland valleys of Barossa and Eden, to the flats of Langhorne Creek, there's a range of terroirs and temperatures across this wide brown land. As a result, wines labelled with only South Australia can display a range of flavours! The state is probably best known for Shiraz, Grenache and Cab Sav in reds, and Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in white. Whatever your flavour, there's plenty to explore!
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