Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of Miękini
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of Miękini.
Delicate and fine muscat whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, on intense and refined aromas of orange blossom, rose, fresh grape, citrus, white peach and airy muscat (more subtle than Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains). Made as aromatic dry aperitif whites (Alsace, Baden), off-dry and sumptuous botrytised liquoreux (Burgenland in Austria, Cotnari in Romania, Tokaj). Created in the 19th century by Robert Moreau (Angers), a cross of Chasselas × Muscat de Saumur.
Wine region of Lesser Poland around Miechów (Małopolska), chalky soils and temperate continental climate. Cold-resistant white kings: Riesling, Solaris, Johanniter and Hibernal — lively with citrus, green apple, white flowers and mineral bite, racy acidity. Aromatic Gewürztraminer and Muscat. Zweigelt, Rondo and Regent produce supple reds with red fruits and spice.