Emeri Moscato

Emeri Moscato is a lightly sparkling Australian Moscato from De Bortoli Wines, bottled at 8.0% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This expression earned a Trophy at the 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show and Gold at the 2020 Sydney International Wine Competition, establishing it as one of the most decorated Moscatos in the Australian market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 8.0%  |  Origin: Riverina, Australia  |  Sparkling Moscato  |  Producer: De Bortoli Wines

Production & Heritage

De Bortoli Wines, one of Australia's largest family-owned wine producers, was founded in 1928 by Vittorio De Bortoli in the Riverina region of New South Wales. The Emeri Moscato is blended from 60% Muscat Gordo Blanco and 40% Muscat a Petits Grains, sourced from vines with generous canopies that allow natural fruit ripening. After gentle pressing and natural settling, the juice undergoes cold fermentation specifically designed to preserve fresh fruit characters and delicate aromatics. The result is a gently fizzy wine with a persistent bead and lower alcohol content than most table wines.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with fresh strawberry and musk, layered with perfumed rose petals and sweet candied violets. Deeper notes of honeydew melon and a faint hint of frangipane develop as the wine breathes.

Taste: The palate enters sweet and fruit-forward, with lychee and ripe pear flavors emerging at mid-palate. Fine, soft bubbles carry gingerbread spice and berry notes across the tongue, with a well-calibrated balance of sweetness and acidity that keeps the wine from cloying. James Suckling noted strawberries, lychees and roses with a light-bodied, fresh and gently fizzy palate.

Finish: The finish is fresh, fruity and playful, tapering off with lingering blossom and a clean, mildly sweet close. It resolves quickly, encouraging another sip without heaviness.

How to Drink Emeri Moscato

Serve well chilled, ideally between 4–6°C, in a flute or tulip glass to showcase the persistent bead and concentrate the floral aromatics. This Moscato also works as a base for several crowd-pleasing drinks: a Moscato Spritz with a splash of soda and fresh berries amplifies the wine's natural effervescence; a Peach Bellini variation using Emeri Moscato in place of Prosecco adds sweetness and lowers alcohol for a brunch-friendly serve; and a Moscato Sangria with sliced stone fruits and mint makes an ideal warm-weather punch.

Best For

• Casual weekend brunch with friends who prefer lighter, sweeter wines
• Warm-weather entertaining or garden party aperitifs
• Introducing new wine drinkers to the Moscato category
• Pairing with dessert courses at dinner parties

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Emeri Moscato taste like? Emeri Moscato delivers sweet, fruit-driven flavors of strawberry, lychee and ripe pear, lifted by fine soft bubbles and balanced by enough acidity to keep the palate fresh. Floral notes of rose petal and candied violet add aromatic complexity beyond typical sweet Moscatos.

How does Emeri Moscato compare to Brown Brothers Moscato? Both are popular Australian Moscatos at similar alcohol levels, but Emeri Moscato uses a specific blend of 60% Muscat Gordo Blanco and 40% Muscat a Petits Grains, which contributes a more pronounced musk and floral character. Emeri also holds a Trophy from the 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show, giving it strong competition credentials in the category.

Is Emeri Moscato good for beginners? At just 8.0% ABV with a gently sweet profile and soft fizz, Emeri Moscato is an approachable entry point for anyone new to wine. Its balanced sweetness and fresh fruit flavors make it immediately enjoyable without requiring developed palate experience.

Where is Emeri Moscato made? Emeri Moscato is produced by De Bortoli Wines in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The Riverina is one of Australia's most prolific wine-growing areas, known for warm conditions that produce ripe, aromatic Muscat grapes.

What foods pair well with Emeri Moscato? Fresh fruit tarts and berry pavlova complement the wine's strawberry and floral notes. Mild soft cheeses like brie or mascarpone work well against the gentle sweetness. Spicy Asian dishes, particularly Thai green curry or lemongrass chicken, benefit from the wine's low alcohol and residual sugar, which temper heat. Light sponge cakes and almond biscotti also pair naturally with the frangipane undertones in the wine.

What sizes does Emeri Moscato come in? Emeri Moscato is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Emeri Moscato worth the price? Emeri Moscato positions as an accessible, everyday sparkling Moscato that punches well above its price tier in competition results, including a Trophy and multiple Gold medals at international wine shows. For a budget-friendly Moscato, it delivers quality that has been consistently validated by judges.

Why Emeri Moscato?

Few wines at this price point arrive with a Trophy from the Australian Sparkling Wine Show and Gold medals from both the Sydney International Wine Competition and the China Wine & Spirits Awards. De Bortoli's cold fermentation technique preserves a freshness and aromatic intensity that cheaper Moscatos often lack. The deliberate blend of Muscat Gordo Blanco and Muscat a Petits Grains gives Emeri a more layered profile than single-varietal competitors, balancing musk, floral and fruit characters. For anyone seeking a reliable, competition-proven Moscato from one of Australia's most established family wineries, this remains a benchmark at its level.