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Muscat of Alexandria

Muscat of Alexandria 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
Egypt
Top region
Rutherglen
4
Key regions
3
Pairings
8
Synonyms

Muscat of Alexandria is a white grape variety, with its roots in Alexandria, Egypt.

The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to orange blossom, peach, grapefruit, floral, herbal and spicy.

It is planted most seriously in Rutherglen, Setubal, Malaga and Pantelleria.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.

On other labels it goes by Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel Gordo, Muscat Romain and Moscatel Romano.

At the table it suits glazed chestnuts, dulce de leche and white chocolate mousse with salted caramel.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
orange blossompeachgrapefruit
Aromas
floralherbalspicy
Styles
sweetfortified

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Glazed Chestnuts
02 Dulce de Leche
03 White Chocolate Mousse with Salted Caramel

Also labelled.

Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel Gordo, Muscat Romain, Moscatel Romano, Moscatel de Setubal, Zibibbo, Hanepoot, Lexia.

Bottles to look for.

  • A.R. Valdespino Toneles Moscatel Sherry, Andalucia, Spain
  • Adamo Zibibbo, Sicily, Italy
  • Azienda Agricola Cos Zibibbo In Pithos Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
  • Azienda Agricola Serragghia Bianco Zibibbo Secco, Sicily, Italy
  • Barone di Serramarrocco 'Quojane di Serramarrocco' Zibibbo Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
  • Barraco Zibibbo Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
  • Botani Old Vines Moscatel, Sierras de Malaga, Spain
  • Brown Brothers Moscato Rose, Victoria, Australia

Muscat of Alexandria: common questions

01.
What does Muscat of Alexandria taste like?
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Muscat of Alexandria tastes of orange blossom, peach, grapefruit, floral, herbal and spicy. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Muscat of Alexandria from?
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Muscat of Alexandria originates in Alexandria, Egypt.
03.
Where is Muscat of Alexandria grown?
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The key regions for Muscat of Alexandria are Rutherglen, Setubal, Malaga and Pantelleria.
04.
What food pairs with Muscat of Alexandria?
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Pour it with glazed chestnuts, dulce de leche and white chocolate mousse with salted caramel.
05.
What else is Muscat of Alexandria called?
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Muscat of Alexandria is also labelled Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel Gordo, Muscat Romain, Moscatel Romano and Moscatel de Setubal, plus three more.

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