Vina Maipo Sweet Moscato Blanco
Pour this cold and your glass smells like a flower shop next to a fruit stand. It's sweet, juicy and properly easy on the alcohol, the kind of white you open on the balcony when the day's done and nobody wants anything heavy. Friends who say they "don't really like wine" tend to go quiet after the first sip. Grab it for a movie night, a slow Sunday, or whenever dessert needs a partner.
The nose hits first and it's all white flowers and citrus, with a soft whiff of white peach and ripe pear behind it. That's classic Moscato, that grapey-floral perfume you can pick out across a room. On the tongue it's sweet and bright at the same time, juicy stone fruit and a little orange-blossom lift, with just enough freshness to keep it from feeling sticky. It finishes clean and lingers gently. At 9% it's light on its feet, so a glass or two won't flatten your evening.
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Where it's from
Viña Maipo started up in 1948 in the Maipo Valley, the stretch of vineyard land just outside Santiago that put Chilean wine on the map. The winery sits under Concha y Toro, Chile's biggest wine house, which is partly why a bottle this good is this affordable. The Moscato Bianco grape is one of the oldest perfumed varieties in the world, and it's exactly that natural fragrance you're smelling in the glass.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Vina Maipo Sweet Moscato Blanco?
Vina Maipo Sweet Moscato Blanco is KSh 1,169 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Viña Maipo Sweet Moscato Blanco 75cl taste like?
Sweet and floral, with white flowers and citrus on the nose and juicy white peach and pear on the palate. It stays fresh rather than cloying, and finishes clean.
- What is the ABV?
9%, so it's a light, low-alcohol white. Easy to enjoy a glass or two without it taking over the night.
- How do I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a normal white wine glass. No decanting needed. It's also great as a base for a spritz with soda and lime.
- What pairs with it?
Fruity desserts, soft cheeses and fresh tropical fruit all work. The sweetness is also brilliant against spicy food, so it stands up nicely to peppery nyama choma.
- Where is it from?
Chile. Viña Maipo is based in the Maipo Valley near Santiago and is part of the Concha y Toro family.
- Is it a sweet or dry wine?
Definitely sweet. It's made from the Moscato Bianco grape, which is naturally aromatic and fruity, so expect sweetness up front balanced by fresh acidity.
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Vina Maipo Sweet Moscato Blanco price in Kenya
Buy Vina Maipo Sweet Moscato Blanco online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,169. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
