Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of Burgenland
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of Burgenland.
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.
More informations about the region of Weinland
Burgenland is a large wine-producing region on the eastern border of Austria. Despite the country's image as the producer of some of the world's finest white wines, Austria is also home to a thriving red wine culture: Burgenland, with its sunny, continental summers, is the country's key red wine region, with its wines based mainly on the Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt grape varieties. Sweet, botrytized wines are also a specialty of the region, particularly in the Terroir surrounding the Neusiedlersee lake. The region occupies a narrow strip of land that runs from the Danube River down to Steiermark in the South.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscat Ottonel grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 12% of Muscat Ottonel
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Muscat Ottonel
- Citrus fruitPresent in 10% of Muscat Ottonel
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Muscat Ottonel
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Muscat Ottonel
- OakPresent in 5% of Muscat Ottonel
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Muscat Ottonel
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Muscat Ottonel
- FloralPresent in 5% of Muscat Ottonel
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Muscat Ottonel
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- PeachPresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- OrangePresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- MarmaladePresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
News about the grape variety Muscat Ottonel
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