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Muscat Ottonel
| Muscat Ottonel | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
 | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Muskat-Ottonel, other synonyms |
| Origin | France |
| VIVC number | 8243 |
Muscat Ottonel or Muskat-Ottonel (in Germany) is a white wine grape variety that is a member of the Muscat family of Vitis vinifera.[1] It is most notable for its use in dessert wines from Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Croatia and Serbia as well as dry wines from Alsace and Hungary. In Alsace,[2] the varietal designation Muscat d'Alsace is allowed for the varieties Muscat Ottonel, Muscat blanc à petit grains and Muscat rose à petit grains blended in any combination -or not- (but not for other members of the Muscat family), and blends between these are not allowed for most Alsace Grands Crus.
First cultivated in Alsace by the Loire grower Moreau-Robert in 1852, Muscat Ottonel is believed to be a cross of Chasselas with Muscat de Saumur (which was originally given as "Muscat d'Eisenstadt").[3][4]
- ^ J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours pg 694-695 Allen Lane 2012 ISBN 978-1-846-14446-2
- ^ According to French regulations as of 2011, this variety may only be planted in Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.
- ^ J. Robinson Vines Grapes & Wines pg 187 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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