Also known as…
- Portugal : Moscatel de Alexandria, Moscatel de Setúbal, Moscatel de Málaga.
- Greece : Angliko, Englesiko and Moschato Alexandrias.
- Spain: Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel de Chipiona, Moscatel de Grano Gordo, Moscatel de Lanzarote, Moscatel de Malaga, Moscatel Romano and Raisin de Malaga.
- UK and USA : Muscat of Alexandria
- Tunisia : Muscat Romain
- Italy : Zibibbo
- France : Muscat d'Alexandrie.
Origin
This variety has its origins in Egipt, was expanded through the Mediterranean form Alexandria , most probably by the Roman Empire .
Main characteristics
The grapes have a very thick structure and juice, and very intense taste. Moscatel grapes mature very late in the year.
What kind of wine does Moscatel originates
The wines are velvety with strong aromas of dried fruits and floral notes, orange skins, aromatic herbs, spices and caramel, altogether with great complexity.
