Moscatel (Muscat of Alexandria)

Question 1

early, mid, or late budding and ripening?

Answer 1

mid budding and late ripening

Question 2

pests and hazards

Answer 2

*HEAT AND DROUGHT RESISTANT
* likes sandy ARENA soils
- powdery mildew and BBR

plantings are declining in favor of Muscat Blanc, which is more refined in flavors

Question 3

regions

Answer 3

• Spain (Moscatel de Alejandria)…Jerez (Moscatel de Chipiona)
• France…Roussillon…Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC…Rivesaltes AOC

Question 4

style

Answer 4

-less subtle, stickier sweet wines than small-berried Muscat. gets to higher sugar levels
- PRONOUNCED intensity of cooked orange, apricot, orange blossom, honey (linalol), sweet with high ABV