Celebrate National Moscato Day with Black-Owned Brands

May 9th is National Moscato Day, and if you’re anything like us, you’re ready to pour a glass and celebrate! Moscato, known for its delightful sweetness and often fruity or floral notes, is the perfect wine for relaxing or even serving as a delicious dessert on its own. It’s a wine that truly deserves its own special day.

The Sweet History of Moscato Day

Did you know this holiday was started by the Gallo Family? With winemaking roots stretching back to 1933, they founded National Moscato Day in 2012 to honor the growing popularity of this beloved wine. Moscato grapes, primarily grown in Italy, produce a wine that’s light, sweet, and bursting with flavors like apricot, peach, and floral essences. It even comes in a variety of colors, from pale green to deep purplish-black!

While we can’t share a virtual toast with you, we can certainly highlight some incredible Black-owned wine brands that are making waves with their own Moscato offerings. Get ready to discover your new favorite sip!

Six Black-Owned Moscato Brands to Savor

• **Black Girl Magic Moscato Frizzanté (The McBride Sisters):** This California Moscato is a dream, offering a delightful blend of fruity and floral notes. Expect flavors of nectarine, white peach, honeysuckle, and crisp pear, all with dancing bubbles and a light 10.5% ABV.
• **Love Cork Screw (Chrishon Lampley):** Chrishon Lampley’s brand focuses on simplicity and deliciousness. Her ‘No More Drama’ Moscato offers notes of peach, citrus, and floral hints for relaxation, while ‘The Lampley Moscato’ is crisp with apricot, peach, and citrus flavors.
• **ON1 (E-40):** Rapper E-40 brings us ON1, a line of fruit-infused Moscatos made in Napa Valley. With a robust 16% ABV, choose from mango, strawberry, pineapple, peach, or mixed berry infusions. The website even encourages mixing flavors for a unique taste experience!
• **HER Wine (Dr. Nicole Anderson):** Dr. Nicole Anderson’s ‘Finally After 5’ Moscato is a peachy delight designed for unwinding after a long day. While peach is the star, you’ll also detect notes of pear, orange, and lemon. This one packs a punch at 15% ABV.
• **MAMÁ Wine (Ashley Hunt-Poole):** For those on a sobriety journey or looking to reduce alcohol intake, Ashley Hunt-Poole’s MAMÁ Wine offers a fantastic alcohol-free option. Their ‘Momscato Peach’ is a top seller, delivering a light peach flavor perfect for pairing with BBQ, smoked cheese, or curry.
• **MYX Fusions (Nicki Minaj):** Co-owned by Nicki Minaj, MYX Fusions offers a seductive wine with vibrant bubbles. Their classic Moscato has hints of apricot, honey, and vanilla, but you can also explore exciting flavors like Moscato & Mango, Coconut, Peach, and Watermelon.

Whether you prefer a classic sweet sip or an adventurous fruit infusion, there’s a Black-owned Moscato out there for everyone to enjoy. Supporting these brands means celebrating not just a delicious beverage, but also the innovation and entrepreneurship within the Black community.