Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line
White wine grape variety
Also known as Muscat of Alexandria, Alexandrian Moscatel, Moscatel Graúdo, Hanepoot, Gordo Blanco, Lexia, Moscatel de Málaga
Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line 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 Musc…
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 Muscat Line a red or white grape variety?
Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line is a white wine grape variety.
What does Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line include orange blossom, grape and apricot. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line?
Documented tells for Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line: Look for intense floral-grape aromatics. and Check moderate body with low tannin and medium-plus alcohol..
What is Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line most often confused with in blind tasting?
Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line 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 Muscat Line grown?
Classic regions for Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line include Valencia, Sicily and Murray-Darling.