Muscat Canelli
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Muscat Canelli
Muscat Canelli
Every noble variety traces its lineage back to you. Yes, the entire European clan of Vitis vinifera is merely the offspring of your genes. In that sense, there are none nobler than you. After all, it was your sweet-scented perfume that first lured man to his vinous obsession. This love affair persists throughout recorded history. Thousands of years have passed, and you are as pretty and fresh as ever. Some are embarrassed by your overt forwardness, but for those of us who admit our adoration, you gratify us lavishly with magnificent bouquets of orange blossoms and lychee fruit.

Appellations Growing Muscat Canelli Grapes

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Muscat Canelli Grape Details

Muscat Cannelli (aka. Muscat Blanc, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Muscat Bianco, Muscat Frontignan )

Known by many names, this grape’s official French name is Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, which translates as ‘Muscat with small berries’. In California, the name Muscat Canelli is common, derived from Moscato di Canelli, a name used in Italy.

In the northern hemisphere, this late-ripening variety is mainly used to make semi-sweet and sweet dessert wines, or as a table grape. 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.

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BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILES

Blue Book Taste Profiles for Muscat Canelli from the following Appellations:

Best-of-Appellation Wine List

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Featured Muscat Canelli

Navarro Vineyards 2005 Muscat Blanc Cluster Select Late Harvest (Anderson Valley)
Muscat's honeyed heady perfume will leave you weak in the knees but the bracing acidity will revive you.
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Crown Valley Winery 2005 Muscat Canelli (Ozark Mountain)
Ripe pear and grapefruit nose. The palate is generous and fruity with fresh stone fruit flavors and a long refreshing finish.
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