Moscato is made from the Moscato Blanco grape, one of the oldest grapes in Italy and part of the muscat family. Though the origin of Moscato is unclear, it was believed to have come from the southeast Arabian Peninsula, where it eventually traveled to Italy and other countries.
The muscat family of grapes is known as the primary grape for wine in Italy. Moscato is well known for its versatility of flavors, including light, dry, sweet, sparkling, and rich dessert wine. It is a difficult grape to grow and is known for often producing low yields. Despite this, it has become very popular in the U.S, and in 2012 it was the third most popular white wine in the country.