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

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.