While attending the 2011 Orange Bowl, Mark looks to Moscato d’Asti for a taste of victory and what he calls the “official dessert wine of those who don’t like dessert wine.” Lightly sweet, gently bubbly, and low in alcohol, Moscato d’ Asti sets the right mood to witness Coach Jim Harbaugh, QB Andrew Luck, and the rest of the Stanford Cardinal triumph over Virginia Tech to cap a stunning 12-1 season.
Featured wine: Michele Chiarlo Moscato d’Asti “Nivole” 2009 (Italy, $15/375ml)
Other winning Moscato d’Asti:
Ceretto Moscato d’Asti Santo Stefano 2008 Italy, $16)
Fattoria San Giuliano Moscato d’Asti 2009 (Italy, $22)
Fontanafredda Moscato d’Asti Moncucco 2008 (Italy, $14)
La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti Bricco Quaglia 2009 (Italy, $19)
Paolo Saracco Moscato d’Asti 2009 (Italy, $16)
“Poosh It!” (and Go Stanford!)
