Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Tokaj
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Tokaj.
More informations about the variety Muscadelle
Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.
More informations about the region of Tokaj
Tokaj (formerly Tokaj-Hegyalja) has Long been Hungary's most famous and respected wine region, thanks mostly to its nectar-like, botrytized Tokaji dessert wines. The region and its wine are held in such esteem in Hungary that the national anthem thanks God for it: Tokaj szolovesszein nektárt csepegtettél - into the vineyards of Tokaj you dripped Sweet nectar The region is located in the northeast of Hungary, near the border with Slovakia. Comprising roughly 30 small towns and villages, it measures 40 kilometers (25 miles) from southwest to northeast, making it roughly the same Size as Burgundy's Côte d'Or. At its very southern edge is the town of Tokaj from which the region and its wines ultimate take their name.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- OakPresent in 3% of Muscadelle
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Muscadelle
- EarthPresent in 3% of Muscadelle
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Muscadelle
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Muscadelle
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- FloralPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Dried apricotPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Orange peelPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Orange zestPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- MarmaladePresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- MelonPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- OrangePresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- CreamPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
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