Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger) is a red grape variety, with its roots in California, England.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berries, floral notes, subtle fruit and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in California, Greece, Germany and France.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate climate.
On other labels it goes by Muskat Trollinger, Black Muscat, Black Hamburg and Golden Hamburg.
At the table it suits pan-fried haloumi, berry tart with mascarpone and eton mess.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Muskat Trollinger, Black Muscat, Black Hamburg, Golden Hamburg, Tamiioasa Hamburg, Tamiioasa Neagra.
Bottles to look for.
- Asconi 'Uneori' Moscato Rose, IGP Codru, Moldova
- Bichi 'Santa', Baja California, Mexico
- Bikicki Veca Crna Tamjanika Black Muscat, Fruska Gora, Serbia
- Black Swan Moscato, South Eastern Australia
- Ferrari-Carano Eldorado Noir Black Muscat, Russian River Valley, USA
- Herzog Wine Cellars 'Baron Herzog' Black Muscat, California, USA
- Les Vignerons du Brulhois Grain d'Amour Rose, Vin de France
- Massandra Tavrida Collection Black Muscat, Crimea
Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger): common questions
01.What does Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger) taste like?+
02.Where is Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger) from?+
03.Where is Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger) grown?+
04.What food pairs with Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger)?+
05.What else is Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger) called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of England.