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Muscat
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Muscat grapes—a family of highly aromatic vinifera cultivars—deliver intense floral, orange-blossom, and sweet grape perfume in both table and wine forms. Colours run white to black; Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Blanc, and related names share the signature scent. Fresh Muscats are among the most fragrant table grapes; wines range from dry aromatic whites to lush dessert styles. Serve ripe clusters slightly cool to preserve florals. Use in fruit tarts, with blue cheese, or pressed for muscat must. Avoid overchilling, which mutes the very aroma you paid for.
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Ancient Mediterranean growers prized aromatic muscat-type grapes for fresh eating and sweet wines.
Muscat cultivars spread through European and colonial vineyards under many local names.
Table Muscats and muscat wines remained the reference for “grapey” floral character.