Moscatel de Alexandria
White wine grape variety
Also known as Muscat of Alexandria, Alexandrian Moscatel, Moscatel Graúdo, Hanepoot, Gordo Blanco, Lexia, Moscatel de Málaga
Moscatel de Alexandria is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orange blossom, grape, apricot. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gewurztraminer and Muscat Blanc a P…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for intense floral-grape aromatics.
- Check moderate body with low tannin and medium-plus alcohol.
Confidence signals
- Orange-blossom and grape cue
- High aromatic intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valencia · Sicily · Murray-Darling
- Classic styles: Aromatic muscat used for dry, sweet, and fortified expressions · Perfumed white with floral-grape character
Common questions
Is Moscatel de Alexandria a red or white grape variety?
Moscatel de Alexandria is a white wine grape variety.
What does Moscatel de Alexandria smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Moscatel de Alexandria include orange blossom, grape and apricot. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Moscatel de Alexandria?
Documented tells for Moscatel de Alexandria: Look for intense floral-grape aromatics and Check moderate body with low tannin and medium-plus alcohol.
What is Moscatel de Alexandria most often confused with in blind tasting?
Moscatel de Alexandria is most commonly confused with Gewurztraminer, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains and Torrontes. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Moscatel de Alexandria grown?
Classic regions for Moscatel de Alexandria include Valencia, Sicily and Murray-Darling.