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Prosecco Winesicles Recipe

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What happens when two summer staples – popsicles and wine – come together? Behold... Winesicles! Yep, most wines will freeze deliciously into perfect little popsicles that you can enjoy on these crazy hot summer days! Perfect for your Memorial Day party or a day at the beach, these Winesicles will be your go-to treat for cooling off this summer, combining your love for popsicles AND wine.

I love the idea of Winesicles by the pool this summer. Here in Florida, it gets so hot that a glass of wine gets warm literally within minutes. Winesicles sound like the perfect solution! There won't even be any glasses to clean! Talk about a total win-win!

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These Winesicles are made with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG, a delicious Italian Prosecco produced in the heart of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG region, one of the two best-classified regions in all of Italy for Prosecco Superiore.

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Ingredients:
Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
 
Instructions:
Place 3-5 edible flowers in each popsicle mold
Fill popsicle molds with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore
Freeze 4-6 hours, or until completely solid
Once frozen, remove from mold and garnish popsicle stick with ribbon
 
 
The Santa Margherita Winery is well known for their Pinot Grigio, but they offer a variety of delicious Italian White Wines from their vineyards across Italy. From the Pinot Grigio to the Sparkling Rosé, Santa Margherita has delicious wines you will love. Check out their Facebook Page for more delicious recipes!
 
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How To Choose The Perfect Wine

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I am not a wine connoisseur - not by a long shot.  I like what I like, and I believe that Moscato goes with absolutely everything.  Sometimes even breakfast.  But as much as I love my Moscato I have to admit that different wines compliment different meals and occasions, and that *gasp* not everyone shares in my adoration for one single wine.

So how does someone like me choose the perfect wine for gift giving?

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Top Five Moscato Wine Brands - My List

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Looking for the best Moscato wine brand for your special occasion? Here are my top five eight Best Moscato Wines that will not break the bank!

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Last week I received a frantic text from a guy friend of mine asking for the best moscato wine brands.  He was heading to a dinner date at his new girlfriend's house and wanted to take a good bottle of Moscato that would go with just about anything she was cooking.  

Whether you're looking for the best brand of Moscato wine for a special occasion or as a gift to an online casino player, you'll find what you're looking for here. In this selection of five of the best moscato wines, you can find a wine that goes well with just about everything, and even more so you can save yourself time to pay by phone bill casino canada. Although I'm not exactly a connoisseur of wines, but I have tasted a lot of Moscato and especially when playing in online casinos, so now I know exactly which brands of Moscato wine are better than others.

Though I am nothing near a wine connoisseur,  I do know and love Moscato. And I have tried a whole lot of them. It might have been the easiest question I have ever been asked.

UPDATED: I have had to expand my list of the best moscato wines based on the recommendations of my amazing readers and bottles I have discovered on my own!

There are two main things to note when choosing the best sweet wine for your occasion:

  1. How sweet do you want the wine to be?
  2. How bubbly do you want the wine to be?

Typically Moscato is pretty sweet, though some are much sweeter than others. Additionally Moscato can be somewhat flat all the way to a spumante which will be much more bubbly like a champagne.

You can learn all about Moscato on this post.

On this page, every online casino player will be able to find the perfect Moscato wine for themselves. After all, for many porn casino porncasino.co players, moscat wines are a priority, the brands of which play an important role, such as Bartenura Moscato or Castello del Poggio Moscato. These moscat wines are great for spending your holidays playing online casinos or for dinner with a girl.

Here are my top picks:

Best Moscato Wine Brands

Bartenura Moscato

Since the very first sip I took of Bartenura Moscato back in 2008 at Skopelo's Restaurant I have loved this wine.  

Bartenura is a very light, sweet wine with only 5% alcohol - low for many wines.   It is a bit effervescent giving it almost a champagne-like feel... perfect for any little celebration.

Bartenura Moscato pairs best with fruits, desserts, and cheeses - but to be honest, I drink it with just about anything.

When I first discovered this wine I could only find it at Four Winds - a local specialty food and wine store, but I am happy to say that Publix and many other local wine and liquor stores carry it now as well!

Average retail: $12-14

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Castello del Poggio Moscato

At the suggestion of some of my amazing readers, I decided to try out a few of the brands in the comments. Castello del Poggio - a delicious Moscato from the Zonin Estate - has snagged the #2 spot.  This is very light, refreshing Moscato with 7% alcohol by volume.

Maybe one of the best things about this Moscato besides its flavor is its availability. Castello del Poggio can be found at many grocery stores, liquor stores, and even in select Sam's Clubs. Bonus too - it has a screw-off top, so no need for a corkscrew.

Average Retails: $10-$12

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Gemma de Luna Moscato

A new addition to the best Moscato wines list, Gemma de Luna has become one of my favorites. I actually grabbed this one just because I loved the bottle but I was pleasantly surprised at just how good the wine is.

Gemma de Luna Moscato is a full spumante - or fully sparkling - making it great for even the most special occasions. Made with specialty grapes from Peimonte with hints of rose and peach give it the perfect flavor for most any dish pairing.

Gemma de Luna has a 7.5% alcohol by volume and even comes in cute little single-serve bottles so you can take it on the go! How cute is that?!

Average retail: $12-14

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Flip Flop Moscato

Last year I was delighted to try Flip Flop Moscato for the first time.   Besides just having great packaging - it has a screw top and not a cork, which is fantastic for toting to the beach - it was a light, refreshing wine that I really enjoyed.

Flip Flop Moscato is great with fish and chicken dishes or for sipping on the beach or poolside.  It isnt overly sweet but has a crisp flavor and a sweetness that lingers on your tongue.

Another great thing about Flip Flop wine is the Soles4Souls Program - where a portion of the proceeds from each bottle of wine sold goes to helping provide footwear to those in need.   A great wine and giving to charity - its a win-win.

Average Retail: $10-$12

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Barefoot Moscato

If you are looking for the best cheap moscato, Barefoot may fit the bill.

Barefoot Wines have won thousands of awards, and just one sip will show you why.  The flavors are always unique and bursting with flavor.

The Barefoot Moscato has much more of a citrus-y taste to me than the other wines on this list.   You can also taste the hints of peach and apricot, without it being too overly sweet.

Barefoot Wines was founded by a woman who was supposed to become a doctor, but couldn't resist the "call of the vines."   The company has grown from having just four varietals to now 12 still and 5 sparkling wines.  Barefoot is now the most awarded wine brand in California under $15.

Average Retail:  $9-$12

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Middle Sister Moscato

I stumbled across this wine by accident - checking out of a Super Target in Mobile Alabama.   The label was so cute I just had to check it out.

Middle Sister wines give every wine its own unique personality.  Though I am an only child and a mother of only two daughters, I can certainly assign a personality to every woman I know with the Middle Sister varieties.  You can determine "which sister you are" from your taste preferences.  Mine, being Moscato made me the "Sweet & Sassy" sister.  Here is what my label has to say:

"After a long hard day of being fabulous, I like to relax with a glass of wine. But I don't want it to bite me back.  Isn't there enough drama in this world? That's why this wine is my new best wine friend.  With a touch of natural sweetness, it's smooth and refreshing and so easy to love.  Moscato, always stays as sweet as you are.  I'll handle the sassy."

Made with 100% California grapes, the Middle Sister Moscato has a bit higher of an alcohol content - 11% - than the other wines on this list... but then I bet any "middle sister" would probably agree that is a necessary evil.

Average Retail:  $9-$12

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Fish Eye Moscato

Fish Eye Moscato is a delightfully different Moscato from South Eastern Australia. Fish Eye Moscato is more flat - less bubbly - than the ones I have mentioned in this list.

I discovered this sweet moscato when I was heading to a Mardi Gras parade and needed something portable that was not glass!

This "Cardbordeaux" style box wine even has its own tap! Each 3.0L box contains the equivalent of four 750ml bottles or two 1.5L bottles of FishEye Wine.

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Cupcake Moscato

Cupcake Moscato di Asti is a nice light and fizzy moscato that goes great with sweet desserts - especially on a warm day!

With hints of flavors of nectarine, honey and peach, Cupcake Moscato is always a crowd favorite. Another bonus to Cupcake Moscato is that it is easy to find in most local grocers and liquor stores.

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I am sure there are many many fantastic Moscato wines out there, and I hope someday to try them all. 

Moscato is a wine that I have found most everyone likes - even friends who have said "oh I am not a wine drinker" have enjoyed a glass of one of these from this list.