Muscat
/MUS-kat/Muscat is one of the oldest and most fragrant grape families, recognisable by its distinctive grapey, perfumed character and floral aromatics. It produces sparkling wines like Asti in Italy, the floral wines of Provence, the luscious fortified Muscats of Australia's Rutherglen, and the raisined, dried-grape wines of Greece. Across all its guises, it remains unmistakably, deliciously grapey.
🍇 White grapelight bodyoff-dry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | light |
| Acidity | low |
| Tannins | none |
| Sweetness | off-dry |
| Alcohol tendency | low |
| Origin | Mediterranean |
| Common flavours | grape, honey, orange, floral, lychee |
| Aromas | grape, orange blossom, rose, honey, citrus |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Fresh fruit
- desserts
- blue cheese
- thai food
- indian food
- light appetizers
Where it thrives
Key regions for Muscat
Italy, France, Greece, Australia, United States, Spain