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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Italy
Top region
Piedmont
4
Key regions
3
Pairings
22
Synonyms

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains is a white grape variety, with its roots in Piedmont, Italy.

The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to citrus, melon, floral and spice.

It is planted most seriously in Piedmont, Beaumes-de-Venise, Rivesaltes and Frontignan.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool climates.

On other labels it goes by Moscato Bianco, Muscat Blanc, White Muscat and Moscatel de Grano Menudo.

At the table it suits shrimp ravioli (dry), lemon meringue tarts (sweet) and caramel slice (fortified).

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-low
Sweetness
Varies
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrusmelon
Aromas
floralspice
Styles
drysparklingdessert/sweetfortified

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Shrimp ravioli (dry)
02 Lemon meringue tarts (sweet)
03 Caramel slice (fortified)

Also labelled.

Moscato Bianco, Muscat Blanc, White Muscat, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Moschato Aspro, Muscatel Galego, Muskateller, Gelber Muskateller, Muscat Canelli, Moscato di Canelli, Moscadello, Muscadel, Muscat de Lunel, Muscat d’Alsace, Muscat de Frontignan, Frontignac, Brown Muscat, Rutherglen Muscat, Sarga Muskatoly, Tamianka, Tamjanika, Tamaioasa Romaneasca.

Bottles to look for.

  • Bartenura Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
  • Beni di Batasiolo Bosc Dla Rei, Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italy
  • Bodegas Juan Gil Blanco Moscatel Seco, Jumilla, Spain
  • Cascina Fonda Bel Piano Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italy
  • Ceretto I Vignaioli di S. Stefano Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
  • Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, Rhone, France
  • Elio Perrone Sourgal, Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italy
  • Fiore Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains: common questions

01.
What does Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains taste like?
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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains tastes of citrus, melon, floral and spice. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains from?
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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.
Where is Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains grown?
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The key regions for Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains are Piedmont, Beaumes-de-Venise, Rivesaltes and Frontignan.
04.
What food pairs with Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains?
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Pour it with shrimp ravioli (dry), lemon meringue tarts (sweet) and caramel slice (fortified).
05.
What else is Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains called?
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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains is also labelled Moscato Bianco, Muscat Blanc, White Muscat, Moscatel de Grano Menudo and Moschato Aspro, plus 17 more.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.

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