Wednesday, 6 August 2008

About Handpicked® Moscato




Handpicked® Moscato 
Oltrepo Pavese DOC piccolo 200ml.


"...who we are and what we stand for.. "


This Moscato Oltrepo Pavese Piccolo is the latest creation from Handpicked®. It is a regionally defined single varietal wine endorsed by the Italian Appellation System. Passing 3,000 years of Italian heritage to amplify and compliment the quintessential Australian summer afternoon.

Bursting with a fragrant bouquet of white flowers and succulent fruits such as peach, apricot and orange, this summer's "must-have" beverage will be the perfect accompaniment adding a daringly playful attitude to any social setting.

This Moscato wine is intended for pure and simple pleasures ... unpretentious, carefree and open-minded.


Released 1st September 2008.


Tuesday, 5 August 2008

Our Vision

  


Regionally Defined Single Varietal Wines 

All Handpicked® wines embody three attributes. These are wines that are regionally defined in Australasia and internationally. Single varietal wines that are in demand, endorsed by renowned winemakers and highly recognised international quality assurance systems.

The first of its kind in a bite-size package, Handpicked's Moscato Piccolo is delicately sweet, aromatic and fresh on the palate, with a low alcoholic content that will appeal to those looking to have a drink or two, and not a drink too many!


The latest introduction from Handpicked Wines, who deliver simple answers to complex questions in their devotion to making wine consumers happy. Breaking away from the moulds of traditional wine making, Handpicked is unconstrained by vineyard ownership, enabling a team of experts to select the very finest from different countries, regions and vineyards, as vintage conditions dictate.


The Art of Living Now
Summer's "must-have" beverage will be the perfect creative instrument,.adding colourful pizzazz and a daringly playful attitude to any social setting. From poolside, picnics or cafe's to nightclubs and bars, be it for brunch, lunch or sunset, Handpicked's Moscato Piccolo will always satisfy in its daring and elegant style.

Unique, innovative and more than just a brand, Handpicked's Moscato Piccolo is light-heartedly sophisticated and extremely successful in being admired.




Wednesday, 4 June 2008

Italian Appellation System

   




The Italian DOC Seal 
signifies quality & region.

Italians over the centuries pioneered laws to control the origins and protect the names of wines. This heritage is well and truly alive in the DOC / DOCG classification system. From Nebbiolo and Dolcetta to Barbera and Moscato, most traditional high quality Italian wines are produced in limited DOC or DOCG areas

Located in the the rolling hills of north central Italy, the province of Lombardy is Italy's most populous region. Centered around Milan and dotted by lake, lombardy includes two major wine producing regions : Franciacorta and Oltrepo Pavese. Oltrepo Pavese forms part of the greater Lombardy region and is home to winemakers for over 3,000 years



Tuesday, 3 June 2008

Serving Suggestions

 


Anywhere. Anytime. Anyway.

An ideal partner with any dessert but especially delightful with a summer fruit salad or a fresh bowl of strawberries. This wine goes well with the traditional, almond-flavored, Italian after-dinner cookie, Biscotti and is refreshing with a crisp green salad or even with a frothy Cappuccino.

Moscato Piccolo is the friendly drink you can take with you anywhere. It will “hold its own” in any circumstance, and fit as the perfect accessory to any fashionable outfit. Not to mention a delicious addition to cocktails.

The Australian Summer’s “must-have” beverage will be the perfect accompaniment adding colourful pizzazz and a daringly playful attitude to any social setting — from poolside, picnics or cafe’s to nightclubs and bars, be it for brunch, lunch or sunset. The

Handpicked® Moscato Piccolo will always satisfy in its daring and elegant style.





Classic Moscato Cocktails

 


1. Mandarin Martini
15 mls Campari, 
30 mls Absolut Mandarin, 
100 mls Handpicked Moscato, 
and 20 mls fresh lemon juice. 

Then, mix Campari, Absolut Mandarin, lemon juice in a Martini shaker, serve in a martini glass and add Handpicked Moscato, finish the martini with lemon peels.

2. Vodka Moscato
30 mls Absolut Vodka, 
100 mls Handpicked Moscato, and 
Lemon Twist. 

Moisten rim of two martini glasses and roll the rims in confectioner’s sugar until rims are coated. Then combine vodka and Moscato in a cocktail shaker. Strain into chilled glasses, garnish with lemon twist and serve.

3. Cool Crush
Served in a champagne flute, 
30 mls of Gin, 
30 mls of lime juice, 
crushed ice, 
100 mls Handpicked Moscato, and 
a lime twist. 

Fill cocktail shaker with ice, add Gin, lime juice and shake well. Strain into a chilled champagne flute, top with Handpicked Moscato, and garnish with a lime twist.

4. Hibiscus Peach
Served in a champagne flute, 
30 mls of Absolut Peach, 
100mls Handpicked Moscato, and 
1 Hibiscus Flower. 

Pour peach vodka into a champagne flute and top up with Handpicked Moscato and garnish with the Hibiscus flower.