White grape 🌍 Mediterranean (ancient)

Muscat

/ MUS-kat / · Also known as Moscato, Muskateller, Moscatel, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

The only wine that actually smells of grapes — floral, fruity and often sweet.

Muscat is one of the oldest grape families in the world. Its finest member, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, makes lightly sparkling Moscato d'Asti, dry aromatic whites in Alsace and Austria, and rich fortified wines in southern France. Whatever the style, it tastes unmistakably of fresh grapes.

Serve at

6–8°C

Glass

White wine glass

Decanting

Not needed

Climate

Warm

Structure

How Muscat typically feels in the mouth.

BodyMedium–
AcidityMedium
TanninNone
AlcoholMedium–

Aromas & flavours

What to look for in the glass.

Fruit

Fresh grapePeachOrange zest

Floral

Orange blossomRoseElderflower

Sweet styles

HoneyCandied orangeRaisin

Where it grows

The regions to know on a wine list.

Food pairing

Classic matches that work every time.

  • Fruit tart
  • Fresh fruit salad
  • Panna cotta
  • Spicy Asian dishes
  • Asparagus (dry styles)

Say it at the table

“The only wine that actually smells of grapes — sweet, floral and lightly fizzy as Moscato d'Asti. Dessert's best friend.”

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