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RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (Muskateller, Moscato Bianco, Moscato di Samos, Gelber Muskateller, Moschato Aspro, Muscat Frontignan, Muskatel, Sarga Muskotaly, Moscatel Galego Branco, Muskat Zluty, Muskat spitak) WIDESPREAD white
Widespread in France and Italy
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An ancient species, already present at the time of the Romans, who called it vitis apiana, due to its always being surrounded by bees, attracted by the sweetness of its grape. It can be found throughout Mediterranean wine-growing territories. In Sardinia, it is chiefly present in the chalky, sunny zones of lower Campidano and Romangia, as well as the granite area of Gallura. The three areas give three characteristic typologies of Moscato, which have the following DOC nomenclature: Moscato di Cagliari, Moscato di Sorso-Sennori and Moscato di Sardegna spumante, sub-typed as Tempio or Gallura. The sparkling variety apart, we may consider Sorso-Sennori as the best example of this marvellous wine, traditionally grown with the alberello system, of low yield per hectare. Exposure to the sun on dry chalky soil gives great depth to the taste of this rich, aromatic wine. Its warm colour suggests amber, the perfume is that of its fruit of origin, enriched with suggestions of honey, almond, figs, apricot jam and mosto cotto (cooked must). Exquisitely sweet, warm and soft to the palate.
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Countries grown:
Argentina,
Armenia,
Australia,
Austria,
Brazil,
Chile,
France,
Germany,
Greece,
Hungary,
Italy,
Luxembourg,
Macedonia,
Mexico,
Moldova,
Montenegro,
Myanmar,
New Zealand,
Peru,
Portugal,
Romania,
Russian Federation,
Serbia,
Slovenia,
South Africa,
Spain,
Switzerland,
Turkey,
Ukraine,
United States,
Uruguay