Stefano De Pieri Moscato (6 Bottles) 2009

Murray Darling, Victoria

31/12/2011

Orange Muscat

Match with brunch, a light seafood lunch or serve with spicy Vietnamese dishes.

Unoaked

Very pale straw.

Intensely aromatic with a bouquet of musk and spice underscored by hints of rose petals.

The aromatic characters are reflected on the slightly spritzy palate of this very pale pink, very light bodied wine. There's some sweetness at the start of the palate, but the flavours are nicely controlled by a line of soft acidity, which leaves you ready for another sip.

Moscato is traditionally a very light wine. This one is low in alcohol (most table whites range between 12% and 13%) and it's perfect either as an aperitif before a meal, or else as an accompaniment to fruity desserts and cakes. Stefano de Pieri was born in Treviso, near Venice, and came to Australia in 1974 at the age of nineteen. After being actively involved in politics, he chose to pursue his passion for cooking fulfilling a long-held dream by opening his own restaurant in the Grand Hotel, Mildura, now widely acclaimed as one of the finest restaurants in Australia. Now a celebrated chef, author, raconteur and TV presenter, Stefano remains unwaveringly passionate about the joys of simple, fresh food. He espouses the benefits of using only the finest, fresh, locally grown produce. He's also deeply interested in the social, cultural and environmental factors that shape communities. It was these interests that saw Stefano become a Murray River Tourism ambassador and a member of the Slow Food Movement, an international association that promotes wine and food culture.

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