Vino Dessera Alexandria Muscat
One of Turkey’s most widely available native grapes is Bornova Misketi. It is, however, not the only type of Muscat grape to be found in Turkey. Muscats of Hamberg and Alexandria, Muscat Giallo/Gelber Muskateller, and Golden Muscat also pop up here and there. Aside from Amadeus’ Gelber Muskateller, the majority of these get used in blends.
Until now. This year Vino Dessera released a 100% Muscat of Alexandria wine. And it’s a winner.
Vino Dessera Alexandria Muscat 2018 Tasting Notes:
Star bright, pale lemon in the glass, the wine was practically and English garden in the nose. Highly perfumed aromas of roses, orange blossom, bergamont jam, melon, honeydew, and honeycomb rose from the glass. So so pretty. A person would be forgiven for assuming this was a sweet wine. I mean, a) Muscat of Alexandria and b) the prettiest dang bouquet of flowers practically bloom from the glass. However, Vino Dessera’s Alexandia Muscat is not a sweet wine. It is dry, dry, dry.
The palate is as light and delicate as a hummingbird. Soft acid, medium finish, fairly low alcohol (12.6% abv), and flavors that mirror the nose put this wine firmly in the #dangerouslydrinkable category. I know we’re well passed summer now, but if you’re looking for a spring/summer wine, this it. This is a sip on it’s own; enjoy by the pool or on the porch; pair with light foods kind of wine.