About Leone Aged Muscat 500ML
Leone Aged Muscat opens with an opulent bouquet of dried apricot, candied orange peel, and honeyed raisin, layered with the warm complexity that comes from careful aging. On the palate, this luscious fortified-style Muscat delivers a silky, concentrated sweetness balanced by a lively acidity that prevents any sense of cloying heaviness. Notes of roasted almonds, toffee, and a whisper of vanilla cream emerge mid-palate, while the aging process lends a beautiful amber richness and depth. The wine coats the mouth generously, revealing layers of dried fig and marmalade before settling into a long, warming finish with a gentle nuttiness and a lingering floral echo of orange blossom.
Full BodysweetServe 10–14°C
- luscious
- aromatic
- complex
- honeyed
- velvety
- oxidative
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Dried apricot
- Candied orange peel
- Honeyed raisin
- Dried fig
- Orange blossom
Secondary
- Roasted almond
- Toffee and caramel
- Vanilla cream
- Warm spice and nutmeg
Finish
The finish is long and luxuriously warming, with a persistent nuttiness and a delicate floral sweetness that lingers well after the last sip.
Food Pairings
- Crème brûlée or vanilla panna cotta
- Blue cheese such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort
- Almond biscotti or cantuccini
- Dried fruit and nut charcuterie board
- Peach tarte tatin or apricot galette
- Foie gras with brioche
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