Sparkling Moscato Sangria

Saturday is National Moscato Day, and we thought we would share a little bit about this lovely aromatic grape. Moscato is the Italian word for the grape variety Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, which originally hails from the island of Greece. Now, it is produced most famously in Italy under the name of Moscato d'Asti. The wine generally offers aromas and flavors of mandarin orange, ripe pear, sweet Meyer lemon, orange blossom, and honeysuckle. Our 2016 Rubino Moscato is light-bodied with bubbly effervescence, bright floral and tropical flavor, with a touch of sweetness balanced by lively acidity. It has a very expressive nose with high notes of orange, tangerine, orange blossom, cream, and poached pear. We love it on its own, but if you are looking for a new poolside drink, consider adding this Sparkling Moscato Sangria to your repertoire.

Sparkling Moscato Sangria

Sangria is one of the simplest drink recipes one can make. Just combine your favorite fruits with wine and a little bit of liqueur, and you are all set. 

Ingredients

• 1 orange of your choosing, though our favorite this time of year is the Cara Cara
• 1 cup of halved strawberries
• 1/2 cup of raspberries
• 1/2 cup of blueberries
• 1/3 cup of orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier
• 12 oz of sparkling water such as San Pellegrino, chilled
• 1 bottle of 2016 Rubino Moscato, chilled

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher, stir together, and enjoy!