Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of Transylvania
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of Transylvania.
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.
Romanian plateau encircled by the Carpathians, one of the country's coolest regions. Key sub-zones: Târnave (largest), Lechința, Alba Iulia, Aiud. Signature aromatic whites: native Fetească Albă and Regală with green apple, peach, white flowers, honey and spice, taut palate. Floral Traminer (lychee, rose), vivid Riesling, chiselled Sauvignon, ample Pinot Gris.