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Not everyone enjoys the taste of sweet alcohol, but those who do tend to gravitate toward Moscato when it’s time to pick out a wine. Known for its frizzy, frothy and fruity flavors, the delicious beverage comes in bottles both affordable and luxurious. Some of the best Moscato wine is d’Asti, which originates from the northern part of Italy where bianco grapes are harvested regularly.

Best Moscato Wine $15 and Under

• Barefoot Moscato
• Twisted Moscato
• Jacob’s Creek Moscato Rosé

More Expensive

• Ceretto Santo Stefano Moscato d’Asti
• 2018 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine

Getting together with friends and bonding over a glass of wine can always leave you feeling more closely connected, no matter how old you are. In college, it’s not always possible to spend hundreds on a single bottle – no matter how elevated the taste might be – but some of those affordable options will stick past you long past your broke student days, simply because of the memories that come flooding back while you sip.

 

 

After a long week of work in the summer, you can still unwind on a budget with a bottle of Barefoot Moscato. At under $10, the price is always right, and because it’s so affordable, you won’t feel guilty about pouring up a second glass for another taste of those peach, apricot and citrusy flavors.

Twisted Moscato ($9)

At a similar price point to Barefoot is California’s Twisted Moscato. It’s also a pale yellow color, though it differs slightly in taste. The refreshing but cheap wine is described as “a refreshing Moscato with citrus blossom, honeysuckle and melon flavors with a hint of vanilla and crisp acidity for a reviving finish.”

Jacob’s Creek Moscato Rosé ($14)

For the more calorie-conscious, Jacob’s Creek is an Australian-based company with one of the best Moscato wine options for Rosé lovers. The Instagrammable pink drink has an aroma of red apple, white florals and Turkish delight, complete with zest from raspberry and citrus flavor notes, plus the crunchy acid line that completes each mouthful.

More Expensive Options for Moscato Wine Lovers

On the other hand, if you’ve elevated beyond your first drinking experience and feel comfortable splurging on something fancier to expand your flavor palette, we’ve uncovered some of the best Moscato wine options for serious connoisseurs too.

Ceretto Santo Stefano Moscato d’Asti ($28)

This Moscato has a lower alcohol content than many others (5 percent by volume), making it perfect to pair with lunch if you’re craving a drink but don’t want to feel groggy or weighed down after. It averages under $30 a bottle, so even though it’s a bit more expensive than the true budget options, it’s only a moderate splurge. Consider grabbing some to add to your bar cart on your next trip to the liquor store!

2018 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine ($96)

For special occasions, consider spoiling yourself with some of the best Moscato wine you can get under $100, Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine. A bottle from 2018 will set you back nearly $100, though the marmalade and ginger spice flavors are worth every penny. If you can get your hands on a 1996 vintage, you can expect an even better taste, though the price tag is substantially higher at $676, according to VinoVest.