Which statement best describes Prosecco and Moscato?

• A. Still wines with high alcohol
• B. Moscato is sparkling but Prosecco is not
• C. Prosecco and Moscato are both sparkling and lower alcohol than champagne
• D. Prosecco is dry and Moscato is sweet

Answer: (C)

Prosecco and Moscato share two practical traits for tastings: they are both sparkling wines and they typically carry lower alcohol than Champagne. Prosecco, the Italian sparkling wine from Veneto, is known for its light, refreshing bubbles and an alcohol level around 11–12.5% ABV. Moscato, especially in the Moscato d’Asti style, is a lightly sparkling (frizzante) wine that is famous for its fragrant sweetness and also tends to have a much lower ABV, around 5–6%. Champagne, by comparison, usually sits around 12–13% ABV. So, describing them as both sparkling and generally lower in alcohol than Champagne captures the most accurate, common characteristics. Note that some Moscato styles can be still, but the Moscato d’Asti style most people encounter is sparkling and low in alcohol.