Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of Alsace Grand Cru
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace Grand Cru.
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 Grand Cru is the appellation for the best still white wines in the Alsace region of northeastern France. Created in 1983, the appellation is based on a classification of the region's Vineyards made in 1975 and has been subject to several subsequent revisions. An Alsace Grand Cru wine is - almost without exception - produced from a single Grape variety. This will be indicated on the label, along with the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscat Ottonel grape variety?
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- OakPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- MangoPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- LycheePresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- EarthPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
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- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- Orange blossomPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- FloralPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- NectarinePresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- AcaciaPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- PetroleumPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
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