A guide to Moscato Bianco worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Moscato Bianco in Piedmont

Vietti ★ 4.8

Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG and Barbera d'Asti DOCGNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato Bianco, ArneisFounded 1919Krause Holdings (Kyle Krause); historically the Vietti-Currado familyBarolo DOCG

A historic Castiglione Falletto house founded in 1919, known for single-cru Barolo (Rocche di Castiglione, Brunate, Ravera) and artist-label bottlings. Acquired by the Krause family in 2016.

Tasting: Guided cellar visits, classic and experience tastings, and a vineyard trekking experience by online booking.

Signature wines: barolo-rocche-di-castiglione, barolo-ravera, barbera-dasti-la-crena

G.D. Vajra ★ 4.8

Barolo DOCG and Langhe DOCNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa, Moscato Bianco, RieslingFounded 1972Vaira family (Aldo and Milena Vaira)Barolo DOCG

Established in 1972 in Vergne, the highest village in Barolo, the Vaira family farms organically and makes a fragrant, high-toned style led by Barolo Bricco delle Viole alongside a rare Langhe Riesling.

Tasting: Winery visits and tastings on reservation, Monday to Sunday, in the high Vergne hamlet of Barolo.

Signature wines: barolo-bricco-delle-viole, barolo-albe, langhe-riesling-petracine

Ceretto ★ 4.7

Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG and Langhe DOCNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Arneis, Moscato BiancoFounded 1937Ceretto familyBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDLanghe DOC

Founded in 1937 and expanded by brothers Bruno and Marcello Ceretto, the house farms organically across Barolo and Barbaresco crus and is known for the Bricco Rocche glass cube and Blange Arneis.

Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the estate near Alba; the family also runs the Michelin-starred Piazza Duomo in Alba and the Acino glass tasting pod at Bricco Rocche.

Signature wines: barolo-bricco-rocche, barbaresco-asili, blange-arneis

Massolino ★ 4.7

Barolo DOCG and Langhe DOCNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Chardonnay, Moscato BiancoFounded 1896Massolino familyBarolo DOCG

Founded in 1896, Massolino is a Serralunga d'Alba mainstay producing structured, classic Barolo led by the Vigna Rionda Riserva from one of the zone's greatest crus.

Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment in the village of Serralunga d'Alba.

Signature wines: barolo-vigna-rionda-riserva, barolo-parafada, barolo-margheria

Fontanafredda ★ 4.5

Barolo DOCG, Alta Langa DOCG and Langhe DOCNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot NeroFounded 1858Eataly group (Oscar Farinetti family)ORGANIC CERTIFIEDBarolo DOCG

Born in 1858 from the estate of King Vittorio Emanuele II, Fontanafredda is the largest contiguous wine estate in the Langhe, farming certified-organic vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba.

Tasting: Tours, tastings and dining at the Villaggio Narrante estate village, including the Michelin-starred Guido restaurant.

Signature wines: barolo-serralunga-dalba, barolo-vigna-la-rosa, alta-langa-contessa-rosa

Marchesi di Barolo ★ 4.5

Barolo DOCG and Langhe DOCNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato Bianco, CorteseFounded 1807Abbona familyBarolo DOCG

Rooted in the cellars where the modern Barolo style was shaped under the Falletti marquises, Marchesi di Barolo is the village's most historic house, now run by the Abbona family.

Tasting: Guided tours of the historic cellars and tastings daily, by reservation, opposite the castle of Barolo.

Signature wines: barolo-cannubi-marchesi, barolo-sarmassa, barolo-del-comune-di-barolo

Michele Chiarlo ★ 4.5

Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Nizza DOCG, Barolo DOCG and Gavi DOCGBarbera, Nebbiolo, Moscato Bianco, CorteseFounded 1956Chiarlo family (Stefano and Alberto Chiarlo)Barbera d'Asti DOCG

Founded in 1956, Michele Chiarlo is one of Monferrato's leading houses, with holdings across Barbera d'Asti, Nizza, Gavi and Barolo and the La Court vineyard art park near Asti.

Tasting: Tastings at the Calamandrana cellar and the open-air Art Park La Court; visits by reservation.

Signature wines: barbera-dasti-la-court, nizza-cipressi, barolo-cerequio

Braida ★ 4.6

Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Nizza DOCG and Monferrato DOCBarbera, Moscato Bianco, Grignolino, NebbioloFounded 1961Bologna family (Raffaella and Giuseppe Bologna)Barbera d'Asti DOCG

The Bologna family has made Barbera at Rocchetta Tanaro since 1961. Giacomo Bologna's barrique-aged Bricco dell'Uccellone (first 1982) redefined Barbera as a serious, age-worthy red.

Tasting: Guided tastings and cellar visits at Rocchetta Tanaro, with a wine resort on the estate.

Signature wines: bricco-dell-uccellone, ai-suma, bricco-della-bigotta

La Spinetta ★ 4.6

Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo DOCG and Barbera d'Asti DOCGNebbiolo, Barbera, Moscato Bianco, Sauvignon BlancFounded 1977Rivetti familyBarbaresco DOCG

The Rivetti family began with Moscato in 1977 and moved into single-vineyard Barbaresco and Barolo, marking its top crus with the rhinoceros label. Known for a polished, modern style.

Tasting: Visits and tastings by reservation at Castagnole delle Lanze, usually mid-morning or afternoon.

Signature wines: barbaresco-vigneto-gallina, barbaresco-vigneto-starderi, barolo-campe

Coppo ★ 4.5

Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Nizza DOCG, Asti DOCG and Alta Langa DOCGBarbera, Moscato Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, CorteseFounded 1892Coppo familyCanelli DOCG

Founded in Canelli in 1892, Coppo is a Monferrato house known for the barrique-aged Pomorosso Barbera and traditional-method sparkling wines, cellaring in UNESCO-listed tufa caves.

Tasting: Guided visits and tastings in the UNESCO-listed underground cathedral cellars beneath Canelli.

Signature wines: pomorosso-barbera-dasti, coppo-riserva-spumante, moncalvina-moscato-dasti

Poderi e Cantine Oddero ★ 4.6

Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG and Langhe DOCNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato BiancoFounded 1878Oddero family (Isabella Oddero)ORGANIC CERTIFIEDBarolo DOCG

A historic La Morra estate bottling since the 19th century, Oddero owns parcels in many of the greatest Barolo and Barbaresco crus and works to organic certification.

Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment in the Santa Maria hamlet of La Morra.

Signature wines: barolo-brunate, barolo-bussia-vigna-mondoca-riserva, barolo-rocche-di-castiglione

Ca' del Baio ★ 4.5

Barbaresco DOCG and Langhe DOCNebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato Bianco, RieslingFounded 1870Grasso familyBarbaresco DOCG

A long-established Treiso family farm near Barbaresco, Ca' del Baio is run by the Grasso sisters and makes classic, well-priced single-cru Barbaresco from Asili, Pora and Vallegrande.

Tasting: Family estate in Treiso; cellar visits and tastings by appointment.

Signature wines: barbaresco-asili, barbaresco-vallegrande, barbaresco-pora

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Moscato Bianco in Sicily

Planeta Buonivini (Noto) ★ 4.5

Noto DOC, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Syrah, Moscato BiancoFounded 2003Noto DOC

Planeta's Noto estate produces Nero d'Avola and Moscato di Noto from the sun-drenched south-east of Sicily. The Buonivini contrada is within the historic Noto DOC, home to some of Sicily's oldest Nero d'Avola vines.

Tasting: Tasting experience at the Buonivini winery near Noto. Bookable via the Planeta estate website.

Signature wines: planeta-noto-nero-davola

Maggio Vini ★ 4.2

Noto DOC, Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Moscato BiancoNoto DOC

Maggio Vini produces Noto DOC Nero d'Avola and Moscato di Noto from the Maccari contrada in the Syracuse province, one of the warmest and most sun-drenched zones in Sicily.

Tasting: Visits and tastings at the Noto estate. Contact via the winery.

Signature wines: maggio-vini-nero-davola, maggio-vini-moscato-di-noto

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