Grape varieties of Alsace

The Muscat d'Alsace.

Fruity and crispy

A typical wine.

Muscat d’Alsace is distinguished from the sweet Muscat of the Midi by its dry character. It is most often a harmonious blend of two varieties: Muscat “à petits grains” and Muscat Ottonel.

THE MUSCAT D'ALSACE

The freshness of the grape berry.

Muscat d’Alsace bunches are medium to large, with yellow to golden berries. The seeds are generally round and medium-sized.

Muscat d’Alsace is often vinified as a dry wine. This variety is renowned for its expressive, fragrant aromas. Floral notes include rose, jasmine and orange blossom. Fruity aromas are also present, with nuances of grape, peach, apricot and sometimes even lychee.

On the palate, Muscat d’Alsace often offers a combination of freshness, liveliness and sweetness. It can present white-fleshed fruit flavors, sometimes slightly musky, with balanced acidity.

STORY & ORIGIN

A grape with two faces.

Two varieties of Muscats are grown in Alsace. Muscat à petits grains” or ‘Muscat d’Alsace’ appeared in the region in the early 16th century. Muscat Ottonel appeared in Alsace in the mid-19th century.

Muscat d’Alsace, as a specific variant of the Muscat family, has thrived in the Alsatian terroir, characterized by varied soils and a continental climate. Wines made from this grape variety have gained renown for their distinctive floral and fruity aromas, as well as for their ability to reflect the particular character of the region.

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