Muskateller
The vines of the Muscat family are among the oldest grape varieties in the world and are widespread in almost all wine-growing countries.
Facts
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598 ha
Vinyard area 2023
Cultivation and signification
The vines of the Muscat family are among the oldest grape varieties in the world and are widespread in almost all wine-growing countries. In Germany, it is mainly cultivated in the Palatinate (2023: 182 ha), Baden (121 ha) and Württemberg (142 ha).
Vinification and flavour
The wine produced in Germany under the name ‘Muskateller’ is usually vinified dry and presents itself fresh and yellow-green in the glass. The bouquet has a typically pronounced, grapey muscat flavour in all wines.The wines are ideal for blending and some are also made into sparkling wines. Dry Muscat is an excellent accompaniment to savoury poultry. As a noble sweet variety, it is often drunk as an aperitif or with desserts.
Did you know? Some grape varieties have ‘Muscat’ in their name, although they are not related to the grape variety, e.g. Grüner Muskateller (Veltliner).
At a glance
- Prefers good, warmer sites on deep soils, medium-late ripening
- Aroma: spicy muscat notes, floral, lychee, bitter orange
What did the Romans call the muscatel?
The Romans already called the grape variety bee grape, because it attracts insects so strongly by its scent alone.
refined with clementines Lamb's lettuce with mulled wine dressing
refined with clementines
- 200 Gramm Feldsalat
- 0,1 Liter weißer Winzerglühwein
- 2 frische Clementinen
- 6 EL Orangenlikör
- 8 Walnusskerne
- 2 Scheiben Toast
- 20 Gramm Butter
- 1/2 TL Zimtpulver
- 2 TL Balsamico Essig
- 4 EL Walnussöl
- Eine Prise Pfeffer
Cook the mulled wine a little and then leave to cool. Meanwhile, peel and fillet the clementines. Marinate the clementines in orange liqueur and put to one side.
Chop the walnuts into large pieces and roast a little.
For the croutons, remove the crusts from the toast, cut into small cubes and fry in the butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon on top.
When the mulled wine has cooled, stir in the balsamic vinegar and walnut oil. Pour the finished dressing over the washed and drained lamb's lettuce.
Arrange the lamb's lettuce on a plate, add the marinated clementines and scatter the walnuts and croutons on top.
This goes well with baguette.
- Muskateller (brut nature)
