Muscat Ottonel
White wine grape variety
Also known as Muscat Ottonel Alsace
Muscat Ottonel is a white wine grape with signature aromas of grape, honeysuckle, white peach. Structure: Medium body, Low acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gewurztraminer and Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on muscat-grape and floral tones with gentle acid line.
- Check body as medium and aromatic intensity as high.
Confidence signals
- Floral-grapey aromatic profile
- Low acidity with high aroma intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alsace · Burgenland · Transylvania
- Classic styles: Delicately aromatic Muscat (#8193)-family white with softer acidity · Dry to sweet perfumed white showing floral-grapey character
Common questions
Is Muscat Ottonel a red or white grape variety?
Muscat Ottonel is a white wine grape variety.
What does Muscat Ottonel smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Muscat Ottonel include grape, honeysuckle and white peach. Structural profile: Medium body, Low acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Muscat Ottonel?
Documented tells for Muscat Ottonel: Anchor on muscat-grape and floral tones with gentle acid line. and Check body as medium and aromatic intensity as high..
What is Muscat Ottonel most often confused with in blind tasting?
Muscat Ottonel is most commonly confused with Gewurztraminer, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains and Moscato Giallo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Muscat Ottonel grown?
Classic regions for Muscat Ottonel include Alsace, Burgenland and Transylvania.