Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of Alsace
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
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 Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscat Ottonel grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Muscat Ottonel
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Muscat Ottonel
- PeachPresent in 5% of Muscat Ottonel
- EarthPresent in 5% of Muscat Ottonel
- LemonPresent in 4% of Muscat Ottonel
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Muscat Ottonel
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Muscat Ottonel
- FloralPresent in 4% of Muscat Ottonel
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- LycheePresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- OakPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- Orange blossomPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- PearPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
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