Muscardin is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Rhône Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for floral and red fruits.
The regions that matter for it are Rhône Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
It blends readily with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Watch for the synonyms: Muscarin and Muscadin.
At the table it suits steak au poivre, turkey rissoles and feteer bel asaag.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Muscarin, Muscadin.
Bottles to look for.
- Still Pond Vineyard Notchaway Red Muscadine, Georgia, USA
Muscardin: common questions
01.What does Muscardin taste like?+
02.Where is Muscardin from?+
03.Where is Muscardin grown?+
04.What food pairs with Muscardin?+
05.What else is Muscardin called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.