History

 

Two varieties of Muscat are cultivated in Alsace. Muscat said "à petits grains" or "Muscat d'Alsace" appeared in Alsace in the early sixteenth century (it is also cited by the great Alsace poet Fischart ). The Muscat Ottonel appeared in Alsace in the mid-nineteenth century.

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Tasting

 

Color  

The wine is light yellow color with light silvery glints.

Nose 

this is the best example of a wine with primary aromas . The olfactory power is undeniably think of the grape berry. (Read next more) 

Mouth 

vinified dry, it really gives the impression of crunching grapes. Freshness and advanced delicate bitterness contribute to the spontaneity and harmony of the wine.

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Food and wine

 

It is a wine to enjoy in its youth. With its dry character, Muscat d'Alsace really opens the appetite. It is also proposed as an aperitif on the best tables of the region. (Read next more)

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Ampelography

 

Muscat said " à petits grains " or " Muscat d'Alsace " 
Leaf 
Orbicularis, thick, moderately quinqueloba.
Cluster 
Average, cylindrical, long, narrow. (Read next more) 

The Muscat Ottonel 
Leaf 
Medium to small , orbicular , ogival teeth averages.
Cluster 

Small to medium, cylindrical, spherical berry, medium, light yellow to fine musky flavor.

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In the Vineyards

 

Muscat is ideally planted on well -exposed slopes . White Muscat " à petits grains " or " Muscat d' Alsace" is well suited to calcareous soils. The Muscat Ottonel is an early varietal, with low acidity and very fine aromas. (Read next more)