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Muscat (grape)

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While Muscat of Hamburg is used mostly as a table grape throughout the world, there are two notable exceptions. The first is in California, where nearly all of the 102 hectares (250 acres) of Black Muscat in cultivation in 2009 were destined for wine production, primarily to produce dessert wines.
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Like most Muscat varieties, Muscat of Alexandria is notable for being a desirable raisin and table grape. This is due in part to the grape's high tolerance of heat and drought conditions. While it is used in wine production (most notably on the island of
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While there are theories that the origin of the Muscat family date back to ancient antiquity, there is no solid historical evidence that Muscat grapevines were among the grape varieties cultivated by civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians
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and Italy can both make compelling cases due to the proliferation of clones, mutations and offspring. Today, the grape is found throughout the wine-producing world, making a wide range of wine, from light, sweet
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Even though the vast majority of the members of the Muscat family are dark skinned grapes, most of the major varieties used in wine production are white or "pale skinned", with the one significant exception of
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The "Muscat family" is highly populous, with more than 200 distinct members. However, among these many different grapes only a handful of Muscat varieties are widely used in wine production. These include
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and unfortified examples of Muscat blanc tend to exhibit the characteristic Muscat "grapey" aroma as well as citrus, rose and peach notes. Fortified and aged examples (particularly those that have been
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While each individual Muscat variety has its own set of synonyms, the general prefix of "Muscat" has its own unique translation around the globe. In Greece, the grapes are usually known as "
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Because the exact origins of the Muscat family cannot be pinpointed, theories as to the origin of the name "Muscat" are numerous. The most commonly cited is that it is derived from the
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Of the more than 200 grape varieties sharing "Muscat" (or one of its synonyms) in their name, the majority are not closely related to each other. The exception are the members of the
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has also been historically grown in Sardinia and Malta, the precise location and origins of Muscat of Alexandria cannot be determined. Compared to
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has been identified as one of the parent grapes of several varieties, though with which crossing partner is currently unknown. These include the
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and Muscat of Alexandria, themselves, have crossed and have produced at least 14 different grape varieties, 5 of which are mostly cultivated in
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Despite the vast diversity in the Muscat family, one common trait that can be seen in most all Muscat members is the characteristic floral, "
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in the grapes. More than 40 different monoterpenes have been discovered in Muscat grapes (as well as in other aromatic varieties like
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species that are native to the region to produce wine grapes that are better adapted to the climate of various Chinese wine regions.
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and suggest an ancient Egyptian origin, DNA analysis has shown that Muscat of Alexandria is the result of a natural crossing between
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and 9 still found in Italy though none are of major use in wine production. More notable and widely planted offspring have come from
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was made from this variety of Muscat and while today Muscat of Alexandria is more widely planted in South Africa, producers around
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siring clusters of berries in nearly every shade possible though most commonly the grape berries are a deep yellow after
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is often mistaken for a Muscat variety due to its aromatic qualities. While made from a more aromatically neutral grape,
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that can be easily overcropped as well as a more assertive aroma profile due to a higher concentration of the
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has the most pale skin color, and tends to produce the most neutral wines and is also the grape variety that
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The "musky" aroma of ripe Muscat grapes has been known to attract bees (pictured), flies and other insects
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Lastly, the Muscat grape can be confused (in name only; the grapes themselves are quite different) with
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and parts of Central Europe, Muscat Ottonel is used to produce usually dry and highly perfumed wines.
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of England, where it was first described in 1858 as being propagated by Seward Snow, gardener to the
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which, despite its name, is not related to the Muscat family and is, instead, a crossing of
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Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours
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The berries of Muscat of Alexandria clusters are larger and more oval-shaped than those of
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Nearly all the most notable sweet Muscats of Greece, particularly those from the island of
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which can add confusion to their relationship with the Muscat family. Additionally, the
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Theories about the origins of Muscat grapes date ancestors of the varieties back to the
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The first documented mention of grapes called "muscat" was in the works of the English
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Other theories suggest that the grape family originated in the West Asian country of
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are trying to reclaim some of the region's viticultural acclaim by replanting more
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The characteristic floral, "grapey" aroma of Muscat can be seen in wines such as
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and Muscat Noir showing the white and black-skinned color mutation of the variety
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In France, Muscat of Alexandria is most prominent as a blending component (with
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is sometimes mistakenly believed to be made from a member of the Muscat family.
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written between 1230 and 1240 while Anglicus was studying in what is now modern
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region. The grape is the primary Muscat variety in Spain, where it is known as
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are known to produce clusters of berries of different colors that change every
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under the name of "Zibibbo"), the grape lags far behind the reputation of
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and Muscat of Alexandria crossing with other grape varieties, such as the
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While varieties such as Muscat of Alexandria tend to thrive in very warm
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is a relatively recent addition to the Muscat family, being bred in the
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is another Muscat variety commonly used in the production of French
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most of the Moscatel in both countries is used to produce the
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and Muscat of Alexandria families. In the early 21st century,
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could also be one possibility with the sweet aroma and high
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with aroma notes of coffee, fruit cake, raisins and toffee.
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region of France in the 1850s. The grape is a cross of the
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and making wines in the style of the original Constantia.
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in ancient Egypt and Persia and classical writers such as
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is the result of a crossing between one Muscat variety, "
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region. It is also used in the production of many of the
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did describe very "muscat-like" grape varieties such as
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Among the most notable members of the Muscat family are
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Muscat of Hamburg from an 1895 German viticultural text
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heavily influenced by other winemaking techniques like
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being a common synonym in Greece for Muscat varieties.
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who wrote of wine made from Muscat grapes in his work
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Characteristic aromas and confusion with other grapes
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in 1372 with the wine being described by Anglicus as
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in Germany. Anglicus' Latin work was translated into
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grape variety are descended from the Muscat variety.
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Muscat of Alexandria has also been crossed with the
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In South Africa, Muscat of Alexandria is known as "
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Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz: 214:aged) tend to be very dark in color due to 123:around the globe for many centuries. Their 2861: 2847: 2839: 2344: 2098: 2084: 2076: 2057: 61: 36: 1450:). Of all of the major Muscat varieties, 2034: 2032: 2030: 2028: 2026: 2024: 2022: 2020: 2018: 2016: 1994: 1992: 1990: 1988: 1986: 1984: 1982: 1980: 1736:Relevant discussion may be found on the 835:of several wine grape varieties such as 696:. DNA analysis was able to identify the 3039:Clarification and stabilization of wine 1879: 831:. Likewise, the highly aromatic clonal 236:to sweet white wines, often labeled as 1906: 1904: 1817:", while in Italy, they are known as " 811:However, this common "musky" (French: 7: 1910:Wine & Spirits Education Trust: 932:is often used to produce fortified " 2042:, pp. 146-153. 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In some vineyards, vines of 1: 3065:Glossary of viticulture terms 1165:, the famous dessert wine of 1163:history of South African wine 309: 286: 3070:Glossary of winemaking terms 1679:Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains 1278:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1248:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1218:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1214:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1202:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1191:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1175:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1159:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1100:(VdN) in southern France in 1060:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 1049:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 949:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 936:" dessert wines such as the 930:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 919:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 897:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 708:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 667:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 547:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 539:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 507:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 495:Muscat blanc à Petits Grains 447:located on the coast of the 381:Origins of the name "Muscat" 156:Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains 68:Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains 1841:" in Bulgaria and Turkey, " 1672:Muscat Rose à Petits Grains 3181: 3155:White wine grape varieties 2990:Yeast assimilable nitrogen 1387:The other exception is in 1269:with a more fresh, sweet 1107:Muscat de Beaume de Venise 942:Muscat de Beaume de Venise 228:, but it is also found in 127:range from white (such as 29: 3165:Grape varieties of Greece 3098: 3080:History of the wine press 2970:Sparkling wine production 2804: 2073: 1618:Moscato rosa del Trentino 1356:, which is also known as 1204:and the Greek wine grape 1035:, believe that the term " 784:which have not had their 687:Moscato rosa del Trentino 471:Closely related varieties 137:Moscato Rosa del Trentino 60: 44: 3075:Wine tasting descriptors 2796:Wine tasting descriptors 2725:Phenolic content in wine 2617:Alternative wine closure 2201:Great French Wine Blight 1888:Vines Grapes & Wines 1422:Like Muscat of Hamburg, 1417:Chasselas Rouge de Foncé 1282:Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC 847:are often suffixed with 716:(Red Muscat of Madère). 3150:Wine grapes of Slovenia 2965:Malolactic fermentation 1525:Other notable varieties 1058:The precise origins of 802:malolactic fermentation 455:, located southwest of 363:De proprietatibus rerum 99:Muscat family of grapes 32:Muscat (disambiguation) 2040:Encyclopedia of Grapes 1650:Muscat Fleur d'Oranger 1556: 1548: 1537: 1463:Mediterranean climates 1419: 1348: 1280:) in the VdN wines of 1193: 1130:Rutherglen wine region 1062:are not known, though 1027:in France. 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Index

Orange Muscat
Muscat (disambiguation)
Grape

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Vitis vinifera

grape varieties
Vitis vinifera
wine production
raisin
table grapes
colors
Muscat Ottonel
Moscato Giallo
Moscato Rosa del Trentino
Muscat Hamburg
aroma
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Italian
sparkling wine
Asti
Piedmont
French
fortified wines
vin doux naturels
Australia
Liqueur Muscat
Victorian wine
Rutherglen

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