Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of Black Sea
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of Black Sea.
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.
The wine region of Black Sea of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vinex Preslav or the Domaine LVK Vinprom produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Black Sea are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Black Sea often reveals types of flavors of non oak, blackberry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, floral or citrus fruit.