Bartenura Moscato Blue Bottle

Product Description

Bartenura Moscato: The Famous Blue Bottle, Sweet, Light, and Lightly Sparkling

Bartenura Moscato is one of the most recognizable bottles in wine: a cobalt-blue bottle of sweet, lightly sparkling Italian Moscato at just 5% ABV. It’s made by Bartenura, a label of Royal Wine Company, and it’s widely reported to be the first wine sold in blue glass. It’s also mevushal and kosher for Passover, certified by the OU and Rabbi Weissmandl, which has made it a fixture at holiday tables, kiddushes, brunches, and parties.

The winemaker describes it as crisp and refreshing and semi-sweet, with lingering pear, tangerine, nectar, and melon flavors on the finish. It’s made from Moscato grapes in Asti, in Italy’s Piedmont region, and it’s best served ice cold.

Why It’s Popular

At only 5% alcohol, it’s light and easy to drink, with gentle bubbles rather than a strong fizz. It’s sweet without being syrupy, and it pairs with a long list of foods. It’s an easy bottle to open when nobody wants to think too hard about wine.

Kosher Details

Bartenura Moscato is mevushal, which means it’s been flash-pasteurized so it keeps its kosher status when handled or poured by anyone, and it’s kosher for Passover. The brand lists the OU and Rabbi Weissmandl as certifiers. Check your bottle’s label for the current vintage’s certification.

Tasting Notes

The winemaker’s notes plus retailer descriptions.

Appearance: Pale yellow, with a light sparkle.

Aroma: Peach, lychee, and apricot, with orange blossom, honeysuckle, and a hint of cream.

Palate: Sweet and light, with a soft prickle of bubbles and fruit of pear, tangerine, nectar, and melon.

Finish: Crisp, clean, and grapey, with lingering pear and melon.

Food Pairings

The brand suggests hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and fresh fruit. It’s also lovely with fruit tarts and cheesecake, with soft and mild cheeses like brie or Gruyère, and with spicy food, where the sweetness cools the heat.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it ice cold, straight from the fridge, in a white wine glass or flute. It’s lightly sparkling, so there’s no pop and no fuss. Drink it young and fresh, and once opened, enjoy it within a day or two. It’s also easy to turn into a spritz, with a splash of soda and a few berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it kosher? Yes. It’s mevushal and kosher for Passover.

What’s the ABV? 5%.

Is it sweet? Yes, semi-sweet to sweet.

Is it sparkling? Lightly, with gentle bubbles.

Why is the bottle blue? It’s the brand’s trademark. It’s reported to be the first wine sold in blue glass.

How should I serve it? Ice cold.

Where’s it from? Asti, in Piedmont, Italy.

Is it a good gift? Yes. It’s inexpensive, recognizable, and widely loved.

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