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Synonyms
Muscat Ottonel is a white grape variety, with its roots in Alsace, France.
The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to floral, peach, apricot, citrus, honey and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Alsace, Burgenland and Romania.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool to moderate climates.
On other labels it goes by Muskat-Ottonel, Muskotaly and Tamaiioasa Ottonel.
At the table it suits steamed scallops (dry), crêpes and caramel cream (sweet) and lemon and honey semolina cake (sweet).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Steamed scallops (dry)
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Crêpes and caramel cream (sweet)
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Lemon and honey semolina cake (sweet)
Also labelled.
Muskat-Ottonel, Muskotaly, Tamaiioasa Ottonel.
Bottles to look for.
- Asconi 'Uneori' Moscato, IGP Codru, Moldova
- Bozidar Zorjan Wines Dolium Muskat Otonel, Stajerska, Slovenia
- Castel Huniade Muscat Ottonel Demidulce, IG Viile Timisului, Romania
- Domaine Barmes-Buecher Muscat Ottonel, Alsace, France
- Domaine Gruss Muscat Ottonel, Alsace, France
- Domeniul Bogdan Premium Organic Muscat Ottonel, Murfatlar, Romania
- Dr. Konstantin Frank Muscat Ottonel, Finger Lakes, USA
- Dubicz Muscat Ottonel, Matra, Hungary
Muscat Ottonel: common questions
01.What does Muscat Ottonel taste like?+
Muscat Ottonel tastes of floral, peach, apricot, citrus, honey and spice. The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Muscat Ottonel from?+
Muscat Ottonel originates in Alsace, France.
03.Where is Muscat Ottonel grown?+
The key regions for Muscat Ottonel are Alsace, Burgenland and Romania.
04.What food pairs with Muscat Ottonel?+
Pour it with steamed scallops (dry), crêpes and caramel cream (sweet) and lemon and honey semolina cake (sweet).
05.What else is Muscat Ottonel called?+
Muscat Ottonel is also labelled Muskat-Ottonel, Muskotaly and Tamaiioasa Ottonel.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.