Although it should be obvious based on the shape of the cork, it is an incredibly terrible plan to attempt to open a bottle of sparkling wine with a corkscrew.  By that same token, you should also not use an Ah-So or an electric wine opener for the task.  The reason?  Each bottle contains almost 150 psi, the same as your standard tractor trailer tire.  Mionetto il Moscato is different.  Thanks to a cap, it doesn’t need any fancy opener, though, just a good old fashion bottle opener will do.

Sight:  A pale gold hue with very few medium sized bubbles.

Smell:  The nose smells like opening a bag of candy, and has some distinct elements of overripe peaches and fresh apricots.    Floral notes join in, and the candy-like sweetness gives a bit of a honey note.

Sip:  Big peaches and apricots open things off and notes of white grapes and lavender come in.  The body is in the middling range of sweetness with the semi-sparkling bubbles coming through.

Savor:  The ending is a little more tangy with the nectarines and peaches pulling through their natural acidity.

Mionetto il Moscato is a delightful little romp through a sweet stonefruit maze.  Lovers of sweet wines will love the fresh peaches and nectarines, while those who prefer their wines a little less sweet won’t be overwhelmed.  The floral complexity is well layered, and the bubbles are pleasant.  Mionetto il Moscato is a great easy going wine that requires no experience to open or enjoy.

Verdict: Peach, Apricot, Candy, White Grapes, Sweet
Rating: 90
Price: $10
Veneto, Italy

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