Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of Slovenia
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of Slovenia.
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 wines of Slovenia
Slovenia is a small European country with a Long history of wine production. This is not surprising given its Mediterranean location between the Northern latitudes of 45 and 47 degrees, latitudes shared by Bordeaux, Burgundy and the northern Rhône. The country is also bordered by four of Europe's Oldest wine producing countries: Croatia to the South, Hungary to the east, Austria to the north and Italy to the west. Despite the cultural and political turmoil that has besieged the Balkan states over the past century, Slovenia has maintained its wine industry, which has flourished particularly since the country gained independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscat Ottonel grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Muscat Ottonel
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- OakPresent in 2% of Muscat Ottonel
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- FloralPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Muscat Ottonel