Muscat Rose à Petits Grains (French pronunciation: [myska ʁoz a pəti ɡʁɛ̃]) is a wine grape for white wine that is a member of the Muscat family of Vitis vinifera. Its name comes from its characteristic small berry size and tight clusters, and from its skin colour. It's a variation of the more common Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains with a pinkish colour. Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains is a further variation with deeper skin colour.
| Muscat Rose à Petits Grains | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Rose |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Moscato Rosa, other synonyms |
| Origin | Greece |
| VIVC number | 8057 |
It originates from Greece,[1] and is one of three varieties, together with Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat Ottonel, allowed for Alsace wine labelled Muscat d'Alsace.[2]
Synonyms
editMuscat Rose à Petits Grains is known under the synonyms Moscatel Roxo, Moscato Rosa, Muscat à Petits Grains Roses, and Red Frontignac.[1] Muscato Rosa is also the primary name of another Muscat variety, mostly grown in Italy, and which is known as Muscat Rose in French, i.e., without the "Petits Grains" part.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Muscat à Petits Grains Roses, accessed on November 9, 2009
- ^ According to French regulations as of 2011, this variety may only be planted in Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.
- ^ Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Moscato Rosa, accessed on November 9, 2009