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		The red grape is chiefly grown in Italy-around Piedmont in the north and Puglia in the south.
		Marsanne - White-wine grape that is widely grown in France's northern rhône region and that is the principal grape in the white wines of crozes-hermitage, hermitage, and saint-joseph.
		This category of grapes has existed for centuries and is one of the oldest known to man. Muscat wines are noted for their musky, fresh-grape flavours and range from fine, light whites (often sparkling) to sweet, dark versions (often fortified).
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	Muscat (grape and wine) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Muscat Ottonel is grown in the Black Sea region and in the Danubian Plain, while Muscatel is a well-known style in the Rose Valley.
		This grape is used for the wines: Asti, clairette de die, and muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.
		Muscat of Alexandria (also called Moscatel, Moscatel Romano, Moscatel de Málaga, Gordo Blanco, Hanepoot, Lexia, Moscatel Gordo, and Zibibbo) This grape is used for sherry, moscatel or muscatel wines, Muscatel de Valencia, Muscatel Passito and other Muscatel liqueurs and also as a raisin and table grape.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muscat_grape (1055 words)

	Table Grapes (Vitis vinifera)
		Grapes are about 80 percent water but also contain various nutrients, including 270 milligrams of potassium and 25% of the daily value for vitamin C (in a 1-cup serving).
		Grape seeds are said to be the "sex" of the fruit - by removing the seeds, you remove the sexiness, the romanticism and the true nature of the grape.
		Grapes are about 80% water but also contain various nutrients, some of which are present in the seeds, including 270 milligrams of potassium and 25% of the daily value for vitamin C (in a 1-cup serving).
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	Muscat
		Of the four principal varieties of the muscat grape, including Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Blanc, Muscat Hamburg, and Muscat Ottonel, the most widely propagated and also most representative of the family character is Muscat Blanc, known as Muscat Frontignan in France and Moscato di Canelli in Italy.
		Muscat is a very ancient variety and, with its strong and distinctive perfume, was probably one of the first to be identified and cultivated.
		Muscat of Alexandria, which has much less distinctive aroma and flavor than the other muscat varieties, but thrives in warm growing areas, is planted to over 5,000 acres of California vineyard.
	www.winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/muscat.htm (365 words)

	Muscats of the world® - The Muscat
		Muscat grape varieties constitute an integral part of the world’s grape growing and winemaking heritage.
		Muscat of Alexandria, or Muscat Romain, is used to produce Moscatel in Spain (Moscatel de Paja-Rancio) and Portugal (Moscatel de Setubal).
		Its distinctive characteristics and lovely muscat aroma are due to the dry Roussillon soils, to the hot southern sun and to the blending of the two Muscat varieties.
	www.muscats-du-monde.com /Pages/Fr/InfoMuscat/InfoMuscat.en.html (2354 words)

	Grape Varieties
		PINOT NOIR: The premier grape "cépage" of the Burgundy region of France, producing a red wine that is lighter in color than the Bordeaux reds (such as the Cabernet's or Merlot).
		Semi-classic grape grown in the Hermitage-Rhone and southern Cotes du Rhone region of France.
		Australian grapes, particularly those grown in the Hunter Valley region, where the fruit has also been known historically as the Hunter Riesling, are famous for producing dry and sweet wines from this varietal that will age admirably for 20 to 30 years.
	www.klwines.com /grapes.asp (4229 words)

	Muscat Canelli - Appellation America
		In California, the name Muscat Canelli is common, derived from Moscato di Canelli, a name used in Italy.
		Grown in many countries, including Austria and Germany (Muskateller), Hungary (Muscat Lunel), and France (Muscat Frontignan), it may be the oldest known grape, having been confirmed as growing around the Mediterranean for centuries.
		However, it should not be confused with Muscat of Alexandria, a grape with a similar ancient history in the same region.
	wine.appellationamerica.com /grape-varietal/Muscat-Canelli.html (218 words)

	Vintage Direct - Muscat in Australia
		Muscat was one of the first grape varieties he planted on his property, along with Riesling and Hermitage.
		Muscat Blanc grapes are left on the vine to ripen and mature late into autumn, intensifying the grapes' delicious natural spice and fruit and developing a mouth-filling lusciousness and richness.
		Grapes selected for Liqueur Muscat styles are left to ripen on their vines late into autumn, until they are rich and sweet and almost raisined in texture.
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	Wine Tidbits - A short history of Muscat
		Muscat was officially introduced into Australia in the Busby Collection of 1832 and endorsed by Macarthur in 1844 as a suitable variety for Australian conditions.
		Muscat is the only grape to produce wine with the same aroma as the grape itself.
		Muscat grapes are used in a variety of wine styles from the sugary Italian Asti Spumante to the sweet and strong Australian fortifieds and South African Constantia.
	www.uncork.com.au /tidbits19.htm (622 words)

	Wineries.ca \| Wine Words \| Grape Varieties (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The grape may have originated in the north of France where about half of it is used to produce Champagne.
		Muscat: (muhs-cat, white and fl grapes) Grown in Canada, with Argentina, Spain and USSR being large producers.
		The grape is widely grown in Chile and planted in California, Australia and Argentina.
	www.wineries.ca /wine_words_grapes.html (1056 words)

	Robert Mondavi Winery - Our Wines
		It is an ancient grape that has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for more than 5,000 years and, because of the unique aromatic character, it is believed to be the first grape that was identified and classified.
		Muscat grapes have a high level of terpenes, especially a natural compound called linalool, which gives them their intensely perfumed, floral character.
		Grapes for our 1999 Moscato d'Oro were harvested primarily from two of our Robert Mondavi vineyards—the historic To Kalon Estate Vineyard in the Oakville District and the Stags Leap District Vineyard.
	www.robertmondaviwinery.com /vintagenote.asp?WineID=197 (600 words)

	Glossary of Grapes, Wine and Vines
		It is the same grape as the Criolla of Mexico, the Criolla Grande of Chile, and the Pais of Argentina, all of which probably descend from a bland grape on the island of Sardenia that is known as the Monica.
		Muscat wines are often sweet and always fruity with a characteristic aroma described as "musky".
		Grape brandy (i.e., liquor distilled from grape juice) is then added to bring the base wine up to a desired alcohol content.
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	New York Muscat - Appellation America
		Moderately winter hardy, this quality white wine grape, developed at Geneva, New York, from a cross of Muscat Hamburg with Ontario, has found a comfortable home in Eastern Canada’s cold-climate vineyards of Nova Scotia.
		Such wines are similar to Alsatian Muscat, at least those made from the superior Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains, rather than the less noble, but more popular Muscat Ottonel.
		It’s clear that you are a Muscat through and through, honoring the rest of the noble family with your true aromatic nature.
	wine.appellationamerica.com /grape-varietal/New-York-Muscat.html (351 words)

	Robert Mondavi Winery - Our Wines
		Muscat wines are vinified in many styles throughout the world’s winegrowing regions.
		The first grapes were crushed on August 8, one of the earliest harvest onsets in the last 20 years.
		Instead, the flavor maturity in the grapes, especially the red varieties, lagged behind the sugar accumulation (Brix) so we delayed harvesting until the flavor and tannin development caught up and were at optimum levels.
	www.robertmondaviwinery.com /vintagenote.asp?WineID=562 (491 words)

	Muscats and Tokays - Wine of Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Muscat is made from a brown coloured type of the grape Muscat a Petits Grains known locally as Brown Muscat, and Tokay is made from Muscadelle, a grape better known for a small role in the sweet wines of Bordeaux.
		In both cases the grapes are grown in this hot sun drenched region and allowed to hang on the vine long after the table grapes are ripe, soaking up that heat, turning it into sugar, and then concentrating this sugar and the acid as the grape shrivels.
		Muscat has an aroma that can be described as fruity, with smells of grape, raisins, orange peel, rancio brandy spirit and more plus a palate including incredibly intense sweetness, and many other flavours that I can't find words for.
	www.yadkin-valley.com /Australian_Wines_Muscats.htm (919 words)

	Winegrape Glossary
		An example of these is "Constantia", a centuries-old wine blend still made in South Africa from the Orange Muscat grape, a darker skinned mutation of the Muscat Frontignan clone, (the latter also known as the Brown Frontignac in Australia), and wine made from the Pontac, a red-wine grape translocated from south-west France.
		Australian grapes, particularly those grown in the Hunter Valley region where the fruit has also been historically known as Hunter (River) Riesling, are famous for producing dry and sweet wines from this varietal that will age admirably for 20 to 30 years.
		Minor grape originating from a 19th century vinifera cross using the Aramon and ancient Teinturier native vine, resulting in a variety possessing the pink flesh and deep red coloring characteristics of its ancient ancestor.
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	Classic Grape Varieties (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It is the favored grape of the Anjou region of France and, although naturally a hard, acidic grape slow to mature, is made into fine sweet wines that age well for a least ten years in the bottle.
		An example of these is "Constantia", a centuries-old wine blend still made in South Africa from the Orange Muscat grape, a darker skinned mutation of the Muscat Frontignan clone, (the latter also known as the Frontignac in Australia), and wine made from the Pontac, a red-wine grape translocated from south-west France.
		Premier white wine grape of Germany and Alsace, known as Rheinriesling in Austria and Riesling Renano in Northern Italy.
	www.cookeryonline.com /mealexperience/Grapes/Classic.html (3165 words)

	Muscat - Information on Muscat and Muscat wines
		Muscat refers to a family of grapes of which there are around 200 different branches.
		It is the only wine grape that produces wines that actually taste of grapes, and can produce a range of wines from pale, bone dry whites, through to golden yellow, rich, sweet wines.
		In Australia Muscat à Petit Grains is used to produce the fortified Liqueur Muscats of Victoria.
	www.bbr.com /US/db/grape-variety/MU/Muscat?ID=null (535 words)

	Muscat Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Grape family used for winemaking, table grapes, and raisins.
		This category of grapes has existed for centuries and is one of the oldest known to man. Muscat wines are noted for their musky, fresh-grape flavors and range from fine, light whites (often
		Regardless of where Muscat grapes are grown or what types of wines they're used to produce, the
	www.epicurious.com /drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=7288 (635 words)

	winemaking: requested recipes (Muscat Grape Wine)
		There is no single grape called Muscat, but rather a whole parthenon of grapes distinguished by a powerful, recognizable aroma, low acid, and richly flavored taste.
		If the aroma of the grape is more musky that Muscat Blanc, it may be the juice of Muscat Ottonel.
		Wash and destem the grapes, cull out any unripe or unsound ones, crush them by hand or with the flat bottom of a wine bottle, transfer them to a nylon straining bag, and either squeeze out the juice by hand or use a grape or fruit press to extract the juice.
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	Food Network: Muscat grape
		The characteristic trait of the muscat is its sweet, musky flavor.
		Muscat grapes are grown around the world in temperate climates such as Italy, France, Greece, Spain and California.
		In addition to being eaten out of hand and made into raisins, the Muscat grape is used to make a variety of fragrant wines.
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	Wine Pick of the Week: 2002 Silvan Ridge Semi-Sparkling Early Muscat
		It's surprising to me that wines made from the muscat grape are not more popular than they are.
		Muscat is so enticingly aromatic that simply smelling the wine is pleasure enough to warrant opening a bottle.
		Often the grape is made into dessert wines or into sparkling wines, such as the spumante from Asti in northern Italy.
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	Muscat
		The Muscat grape is unusual in one respect - it's a grape that tends to give its particular flavour to its wine no matter where it's planted.
		In Italy it makes spumante, in Spain it's one of only three permitted grapes for sherry, in Greece they distil a Muscat wine to make their Metaxa brandy, in Peru they distil Muscat wine to make their national brandy, Pisco, and in Chile and Australia it's widely planted for blending with other whites.
		Using the Muscat grape as part of cepage is fairly common, since even in small proportions it can add body and aroma to what might otherwise be flat and uninteresting wines.
	www.foodandwine.net /wine/wine0169.htm (519 words)

	Muscat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Angelo Muscat, a Maltese actor (The Prisoner; Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory).
		Muscat, Oman, the capital of Oman, a country which was known as Muscat and Oman from 1856 to 1970
		Muscat (grape and wine), a variety of grape used for wine, table grapes, and raisins.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muscat (142 words)

	WHITE GRAPE VARIETIES
		MALAGA is a late maturing grape with medium sugar and low acid.
		MUSCAT (OF ALEXANDER) (A) is the common Muscat grape that is readily available.
		MUSCAT CANELLI (A) makes a wine with a concentration of fine Muscat grape flavor, light in body with a nice bouquet.
	www.cawinegrapes.com /white_grape_varieties.htm (447 words)

	Party Ideas : Wine & Drinks : Muscat : Food Network
		Muscat, one of the world's most delightful wines--made from Muscat, the grape that was most likely the world's first grape--is just about the last wine that anybody thinks about.
		To the latter, confusion reigns, because there are three main types of Muscat grapes (Muscat a Petits Grains is the one you want), and because winemakers around the world abuse all of these Muscat grapes into sweet and tawdry wines.
		In Alsace, on the eastern edge of France, they treat Muscat with a great deal of respect and turn it into a wonderfully dry, marvelously flowery wine that is the usual aperitif tipple of the region.
	www.foodnetwork.com /food/home/article/0,,FOOD_9888_1755694,00.html (287 words)

	Vitis ( New York Muscat Grape )
		The grape is a deciduous vine that is used for fruit, wine and shade.
		To produce quality grapes, choose a variety that fits your climate, prune it regularly, and train it carefully.
		Downy mildew and powdery mildew can also be a problem as well as the following insect pests: grape berry moth, grape flea beetle, grapevine beetle, sphinx caterpillar, grape root worm and Japanese beetle.
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