Bolivian Spanish word

el mosto

Meaning: fresh, unfermented grape must

How it is used in Bolivia

In the wine valley, mosto is the fresh pressed juice of the grape before it ferments, non-alcoholic. Along with jugo de uva it's the standard non-alcohol option on a bodega visit, so you taste the same vineyard without the alcohol.

In Tarija's wine valley, mosto is the natural non-alcohol drink from the same grapes, a warm, local thing to ask for at a tasting.

A grape juice you'll see around Tarija's wine valleys, a completely normal non-alcohol drink to order alongside, or instead of, anything else. What you drink is always your easy choice.

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