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Orange Muscat

Orange Muscat 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
USA
Top region
Veneto
1
Key regions
4
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Orange Muscat is a white grape variety, and it traces back to California, USA.

Structurally it lands at medium body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.

Look for orange, peach, apricot, honey, orange blossom and floral.

The regions that matter for it are Veneto.

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

It blends readily with Flora and Vermentino.

Watch for the synonyms: Muscat Fleur d’Orange and Moscato Fior d’Arancio.

At the table it suits white fish, spicy dishes, fruit salads and desserts.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Low
Acidity
Medium-high
Sweetness
Varies
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
orangepeachapricothoney
Aromas
orange blossomfloralspice
Styles
sweetdry

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 white fish
02 spicy dishes
03 fruit salads
04 desserts

Also labelled.

Muscat Fleur d’Orange, Moscato Fior d’Arancio.

Bottles to look for.

  • Balistreri Vineyards Orange Muscat Talbott Vineyard, Colorado, USA
  • Barnard Griffin Orange Muscat, Columbia Valley, USA
  • Bella Grace Vineyards Orange Muscat, Amador County, USA
  • Breaking Bread Marmalade, Dry Creek Valley, USA
  • Chacewater Orange Muscat, Lake County, USA
  • Colorado Cellars Winery 'Colorado Moscato' Orange Muscat, Colorado, USA
  • Danza del Sol Winery Orange Muscat Dessert Wine, California, USA
  • Driftwood Estate Winery Newsom Vineyards Semi-Sweet Orange Muscat, Texas High Plains, USA

Orange Muscat: common questions

01.
What does Orange Muscat taste like?
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Orange Muscat tastes of orange, peach, apricot, honey, orange blossom and floral, plus one more. Structurally it lands at medium body, low tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Orange Muscat from?
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Orange Muscat originates in California, USA.
03.
Where is Orange Muscat grown?
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The key regions for Orange Muscat are Veneto.
04.
What food pairs with Orange Muscat?
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Pour it with white fish, spicy dishes, fruit salads and desserts.
05.
What else is Orange Muscat called?
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Orange Muscat is also labelled Muscat Fleur d’Orange and Moscato Fior d’Arancio.

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

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