Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes

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Wine made from Muscat Ottonel grape variety

More informations about the variety Muscat Ottonel

Muscat Ottonel has the character of a grape variety with a distant lineage. It was first obtained in 1839 and continues to be planted in nearly 2,000 hectares of vineyards around the world. It shows good vigour and promises satisfactory production, of the order of 6 kilos per vine. The bunches, which are rather loose, are quite large, bearing berries with a strong character. A pleasantly musky flavour and a lot of juice characterize the pulp, protected by a medium skin. The bluish-black skin contributes to the exceptional beauty of the vineyards at harvest time. The size of the ellipsoidal berries is another argument in favor of Muscat Ottonel, which is also known as Muscat Ottone or Muscadet Ottonel. Resin, toast, honey and wild flowers are all present in the wines made from this variety. If the foliage, which turns yellow in autumn, is one of its charms, remember to protect the fruit from grey rot and coulure.

What are the typical flavors of the Muscat Ottonel grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 53% of Muscat Ottonel
Citrus fruitPresent in 46% of Muscat Ottonel
EarthPresent in 38% of Muscat Ottonel
Tropical fruitPresent in 31% of Muscat Ottonel
FloralPresent in 25% of Muscat Ottonel
MicrobioPresent in 23% of Muscat Ottonel
OakPresent in 22% of Muscat Ottonel
Non oakPresent in 19% of Muscat Ottonel
SpicesPresent in 16% of Muscat Ottonel
VegetalPresent in 15% of Muscat Ottonel

HoneyPresent in 11% of Muscat Ottonel
PeachPresent in 11% of Muscat Ottonel
LemonPresent in 8% of Muscat Ottonel
ApricotPresent in 8% of Muscat Ottonel
ApplesPresent in 8% of Muscat Ottonel
CitrusPresent in 7% of Muscat Ottonel
TropicalPresent in 7% of Muscat Ottonel
OrangePresent in 6% of Muscat Ottonel
PineapplePresent in 6% of Muscat Ottonel
LycheePresent in 6% of Muscat Ottonel

News about the grape variety Muscat Ottonel

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