Is Muscat Rouge de Madere a red or white grape variety?

Muscat Rouge de Madere is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Muscat Rouge de Madere smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Muscat Rouge de Madere include rose petal, orange peel, lychee and strawberry. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Muscat Rouge de Madere most often confused with in blind tasting?

Muscat Rouge de Madere is most commonly confused with Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Moscato Giallo and Muscat Ottonel. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Muscat Rouge de Madere grown?

Classic regions for Muscat Rouge de Madere include Mediterranean France, California and South Australia.

Muscat Rouge de Madere — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

Low

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Pronounced

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for rose-orange blossom aromatics and grapey perfume.
Check aromatic intensity as high with medium body and fresh acidity.

Confidence signals

Floral muscat aromatic cue
High aromatic intensity frame

Aromas

Signature

rose petalorange peellycheestrawberryred cherry

Common

grapeapricotwhite pepperred currantdried herbs

Occasional

honey

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Mediterranean France · California · South Australia
Classic styles: Pink-berried muscat clone with pronounced floral-aromatic profile · Aromatic dry-to-off-dry rose/white style with high perfume intensity
Style examples: Muscat Rouge de Madere varietal · California Muscat Rouge bottling

Common questions

Is Muscat Rouge de Madere a red or white grape variety?: Muscat Rouge de Madere is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Muscat Rouge de Madere smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Muscat Rouge de Madere include rose petal, orange peel, lychee and strawberry. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Muscat Rouge de Madere most often confused with in blind tasting?: Muscat Rouge de Madere is most commonly confused with Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Moscato Giallo and Muscat Ottonel. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Muscat Rouge de Madere grown?: Classic regions for Muscat Rouge de Madere include Mediterranean France, California and South Australia.