Sweet Red Roscato Rosso Dolce at Olive Garden is a delicately sweet red Moscato wine from Lombardy in Northern Italy, available for takeout at $24.75 per bottle and containing 660 calories for the full bottle. Rosso Dolce translates to "sweet red" in Italian, which accurately describes this wine's character — it is a rare Italian red that is naturally sweet without the heavy tannin structure of most red wines. The result is a wine that bridges the world of sweet white Moscato and traditional dry red wine, making it accessible to guests who typically find dry reds too harsh or tannic.
The Roscato wine brand is specifically popular at Olive Garden because of its adaptability to the restaurant's full menu range. Unlike a Chianti or Cabernet Sauvignon that pairs primarily with meat-based dishes, the sweet red format works across the Alfredo pasta, tomato-based pasta, and even the dessert course. At $24.75 for takeout, it is one of the most widely appealing wine choices on the Wine and Beer to Go menu for mixed-preference groups.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
660Calories
0gTotal Fat
0mgSodium
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.
$24.75 per bottle for the Wine and Beer to Go option. It is available for pickup and delivery. One of the most versatile wines on the Olive Garden takeout menu for mixed groups.
Delicately sweet with soft red fruit flavors including raspberry and cherry, a light body, and low tannins. It finishes clean and sweet without the astringency of most Italian red wines. The low alcohol content (typically 7-8%) makes it particularly sessionable.
Yes. Its versatility makes it one of the better wine choices at the restaurant for mixed groups. It pairs with tomato-based sauces, cream pastas, and even dessert without the clash that drier reds can create against cream sauces. The slight sweetness complements both marinara and Alfredo preparations.
The full bottle contains 660 calories. Per standard 150ml glass serving, this is approximately 132 calories — slightly higher than the white and pink Moscato options due to the red grape sugar content.
No. Most Italian red wines (Chianti, Barolo, Amarone) are dry, tannic, and higher in alcohol. Roscato Rosso Dolce is made from Moscato-influenced red grapes using a process that retains natural sweetness in the finished wine. It has more in common with red Moscato than with traditional Italian dry reds.
