Varietal Moscatel
varietal
This grape variety is said to originate from Asia Minor or Greece. It is widespread throughout the Spanish regions of Valencia, Malaga, Alicante and the Canary Islands, which have made it famous.
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Alcohol percentage
13% Vol. -
Grapes
Moscatel -
Flavours
The nose is marked by notes of exotic fruit (mango, lychee, melon) and apricot. The intense palate is fresh with a slight hint of CO2. Mid-palate, a botanical edge with fruit (gooseberry, muscat grape). -
Best served with
Pleasant as an aperitif with tapas, asparagus, or even with fruit salad, strawberries in season, fresh or rolled cheeses with herbs, soft cheeses such as affinois or Pougne cendré and Indian dishes.
Extra info
Traditionally, it is made to be sweet but can also be found as a mistelle, young wine (Alicante, Navarre, Valencia) or aged (Malaga, Jérez). Increasingly produced in a dry version, it can also be found in a sparkling version. It is also available in a petits grains version using small grapes. Generally produced along the coast, it likes warm climates.
