Moscato is an old kind of grape that is regaining popularity; maybe you should give this trend a try. While it is an ancient grape from Italy, named after the Italian word for muscat, it is by no means outdated. The muscat is believed to be one of the oldest varieties of grape in the world. In the past few years wine made from moscato grapes have practically soared in popularity as wine lovers rediscover this slightly sweet and aromatic variety of wine. It is sweet, light and hinted with citrus flavors; perfect for summer. This wine goes great with fruit desserts, or light and citrus hinted savory foods.
These wines are great for people who like the sweet side of life without it being an overpowering and obvious dessert targeted wine. While not a largely produced wine, it is gaining some fans, and thus it is becoming more available. There is a small difference between the classic Italian version and the commonly found California produced version. The Italian versions can be sparkling or still, but the California made vintages are more often than not still. So if you like sweet and smooth wines that are still light enough for the hot weather of the summer, give moscato a try. So try an arctic decanter 
of a nice California moscato
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