Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains

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Name of varietal: Muscat Blanc

Common synonyms: Moscato (Italy), Moscatel (Spain, Portugal), France: Muscat de Frontignan, Muscat d’Alsace, Muscat de Beaumes de Venises, Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains. Muscat of Alexandria, Gelber Müskateller (Germany), Gelber Weihrauch (Austria), Muskuti (Greece), Sargamoskatoly (Hungary), Tamaloasa (Romania), Tomyanka (Russia), Beli Muscat (Yugoslavia), Muscat Cannelli

Parentage of the grape: Muscat has the distinction of being the world’s oldest grape. It was likely born and first vinified in Greece and had a wide dissemination from there.

Name of varietal: Muscat Blanc

Parentage of the grape: Muscat has the distinction of being the world’s oldest grape. It was likely born and first vinified in Greece and had a wide dissemination from there.

History of the grape: From Greece, Muscat was brought into Crimea in the Soviet Union where it was spread into what is now modern day Eastern Europe. The Egyptians (probably via the Romans) used it to trade with South Africa. The Romans spread it throughout the rest of Europe. The part of the world where its origin is debatable is Australia. The first Australian Muscat could have come in either through South Africa or with the first European vine plantings in the 1800s. The Americas grew Muscat starting with the first European settlers.

Characteristics of the grape: aromatic, orange, orange blossom, orange peel, white flowers, dried and fresh apricots, honey, musk perfume.

Regions where the grape currently is important: Greece, Italy, France (especially Alsace and the Rhone), Germany, Spain, Portugal, Austria, California, Oregon, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hungary, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Romania, Russia, Yugoslavia. Basically, any place wine-producing region or nation in the world.

Type or types of wines the grape produces: dry white, late harvest dessert wine, sweet fortified (as in Muscat de Beaumes de Venises, Moscatel Spanish brandy, Pisco in Chile, Metaxa in Greece, ), off-dry sparking (such as Moscato d’Asti and Asti Spumante in Italy and Clairette de Die in France)

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Cantina di Casteggio Moscato Provincia di Pavia IGT

Winery:	Cantina di Casteggio
Region:	Italy » Lombardy » Oltrepò Pavese
Type:	Table Wines

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Muscat Blanc À Petits Grains on Snooth

November 2018

Allure California Bubbly Peach NV

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Alcohol makes itself known on the first sip as it is higher than other peach sparkling wines in its class, but a sweet mellow peach follows thereafter. Nearing the end of the glass, the peach becomes pronounced and it can be easily forgotten how strong it can be until finishing off a second glass. Not much fizz, which works for me because I do... Read More

Wine review by Aegelis
April 2018

Villa Jolanda Moscato & Strawberry 2009

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Fizzy, sweet, strawberry candy, all words that I would describe both this wine and a soda. Having unnoticeable alcohol, I suppose it would be more correct to call it a hard soda. Pretty bottle, nothing offensive, but also nothing unique. Perhaps a safe date-night choice, but missing the Moscato flavour per the label. Read More

Wine review by Aegelis
December 2017

Yarden Mt Hermon Moscato 2014

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No written review

Wine review by song7
July 2017

Beringer Moscato 2015

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Sweet, delicious stand-alone wine that has all the benefits of Chardonnay without dryness. It is the only Moscato I've had so far that did not have a hint of bitterness or muskiness which is oft found with this grape variety. Also plays well with other flavours if you'd like to turn this into a summertime Sangria or add a dash of Schnapps (Blu... Read More

Wine review by Aegelis
April 2017

Lancers Moscato

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No written review

Wine review by Rosemaryjim
March 2017

Riunite Trebbiano Moscato

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Juicy peach, melon and apple aromas with a hint of spice. Off dry and effervescent with melon and peach flavors, a touch of lemon cream on the finish and a pinch of spice. Read More

Wine review by Snooth Editorial
February 2017

Cantine Maschio Moscato Cadoro

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Honeyed apple and peach, apricot, and sweet syrupy orange blossom on the nose. Effervescent and juicy on the palate, this one is for those with a sweet tooth. Clementine juice and pith full on the palate with a white blossom edge and a creamy finish. Read More

Wine review by Snooth Editorial
December 2016

Moscapesca Moscato With Peach

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No written review

Wine review by KathyWV
December 2016

Alasia Moscato d'Asti 2014

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One of my favorite wines! It's very delicate and fruity. Best for celebration as it has a good sparkle when you sip it. Read More

Wine review by therain
November 2016

G.D. Vajra Moscato d'Asti 2015

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light, sweet, and refreshing Read More

Wine review by Dennis Lim
May 5, 2010

muscat blanc a petit grains is the oldest and noblest variety of Muscat with the greatest concentration of fine grape flavors. Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson, MW

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