Muscat

Muscat is really a family of grapes, the most important of which are Muscat Blancs and Muscat Ottonel. One of the most intensely aromatic of all the white wine grapes, Muscat is also light, making it an excellent blending ingredient. The variety is also used in the making of sweet late-harvest wines. Another less commonly found Italian Muscat is called Moscato Giallo, which yields a remarkably aromatic wine and can also produce delectable, thick dessert wines.