Its been a great summer, at least weather wise. With the pandemic taking center stage, its been difficult to entertain. Well, that still may be the case, but, with proper distancing and some fun wines to enjoy, possibly the next few weeks when the weather may be agreeable for the last time until next year ( depending where you live), an outdoor get together makes sense.
Last week, we had our second socially spaced get together in six months. It was outdoors and well spaced for three guests. Knowing that this was an experiment, I chose to serve wines that were fun, vibrant and effervescent.
Bubbles, with low alcoholic content was the way to go on a day when temperatures hit the 80’s. Crisp, fruity and lively wine was the answer. Who needs a 15% red?
The plan was intact. We would start off with an Americano Negroni, then switch over to Moscato afterwards.
Choosing the Moscato was easy. I was introduced to Mosketto, red, white and rose, awhile ago. The wine is from Piedmont (Italy) and is naturally fermented, low alcohol (5.5%) and addictive.
When our guests arrived, I served them the Americano version of a Negroni, made the traditional way with white Mosketto, sweet Vermouth, Campari, ice cubes and a slice of orange.
After cocktails, we ate Andalusian gazpacho paired with pink Mosketto, then pulled pork with red Mosketto, followed by my favorite Italian pastry, sfogliatelle with white Mosketto.
The wines from Asti, the home of Moscato, really set the tone of the evening.
Enjoy your outings before old man winter sets in.
Philip S. Kampe
Philip.kampe@thewinehub.com
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