Stella Rosa L'Originale Stella Peach
Semi-Sparkling Moscato-blend
Primarily Moscato grapes
Semi-Sweet
Piedmont, Italy
Price: $12.99
"I must say that I do not understand why this type of semi-sparkling fruity wine gets some bad press. I have to say that Stella Rosa is absolutely delicious! It is my favorite in this category of wine, and I think it has many positive features. For example, the Stella Rosa Peach Alcohol content is low, it’s gluten-free and not syrupy sweet. Perfect for a hot summer’s day!" -Richard Allen on WinePros.org
Specific flavors, aromas, and grape varietal characteristics from Wine Folly:
Moscato Bianco: Orange Blossom, Meyer Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Ripe Pear, Honeysuckle (pg 138)
Color: A pale orange/yellow color
Low in Alcohol content at 5%
My Review:
This wine had a very clear aroma that smelled of peaches and it was very fruity. It also had a pronounced flavor of peaches and although the bottle said it was only in the semi-sweet range, it was extremely sweet on my palette. It had a syrupy mouth feel with some effervescence. The slight fizz of the wine helped feel more light and accentuated the fruity flavor.
I also had some Olive Garden garlic bread sticks that I tried this wine with. I dipped it int he wine and it just did not pair well at all. It tasted like sickly sweet garlic sugar with the after taste of garlic peach. I do not recommend this pairing, and I also don't recommend dipping garlic bread or any kind of bread in wine like this.
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