Muscat Ottonel
| Muscat Ottonel | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Muskat-Ottonel, other synonyms |
| Origin | France |
| VIVC number | 8243 |
Muscat Ottonel or Muskat-Ottonel (in Germany) is a white wine grape that is a member of the Muscat family of Vitis vinifera. It is most notable for its use in dessert wines from Austria and Croatia as well as dry wines from Alsace and Hungary. In Alsace, the varietal designation "Muscat" is allowed for the varieties Muscat Ottonel, Muscat blanc à petit grains and Muscat rose à petit grains in any combination (but not for other members of the Muscat family), and blends between these are common.
First cultivated in Alsace by the Loire grower Moreau-Robert in 1852, Muscat Ottonel is believed to be a cross of Chasselas with Muscat de Saumur (which was originally given as "Muscat d'Eisenstadt").[1][2]
Synonyms
Muscat Rose à Petit Grains is known under the follwing synonyms:[2] Chasselas Saint Fiacre, Mirisavka, Mirislavka, Misket Ottonel, Mozzonel, Muscadel Ottonel, Muscat de Craciunel Tirnave, Muscat Ottone, Muscat Ottonel Weiss, Muskat Otonel, Muskat Ottonel, Ottonel, Ottonel Frontignan, Ottonel Muscotaly, Ottonel Muskotaly, Tamiioasa Ottonel
References
- ^ J. Robinson Vines Grapes & Wines pg 187 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6
- ^ a b Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Muscat Ottonel, accessed on November 9, 2009