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Muscat D'alsace is an exceptional white wine from the Alsace region in France. Unlike many other muscat wines around the world, this one stands out for its dryness, crisp acidity, and clean, intense aromas of fresh grapes, peaches, and white flowers. It is a refreshing, elegant, and spring-scented choice, perfectly suited to begin a festive dinner.
Read moreIn the Alsace region, muscat is produced following strict traditions, but even here, a variety of styles can be found depending on the harvest time.
Classic Alsace muscat is fermented so that no residual sugar remains. It is an excellent, mineral-driven, completely dry drink whose aroma creates an illusion of sweetness, but the palate is met with crisp acidity. For those seeking natural sweetness, it is worth choosing the rarer late harvest (Vendanges Tardives) wines, which delight with the viscosity of honey and exotic fruits.
Dry Muscat D'alsace is an impeccable aperitif. Moreover, it is one of the few wines in the world that pairs surprisingly well with fresh asparagus. It also matches fantastically with light vegetable salads, goat cheese, smoked salmon, and savory Asian cuisine dishes.
Strictly speaking, "Muscat D'alsace" is an appellation name. Within the region, this wine is usually produced from two muscat varieties: the higher quality Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (which provides elegance and crispness) and Muscat Ottonel (which brings more florality and softness). Most often, these varieties complement each other in a blend.
This is due to the so-called "grapey" phenomenon. Out of all the varieties used in winemaking, muscat grapes are perhaps the only ones from which the resulting wine naturally smells like... fresh grapes. It is this pure, spring-like primary aroma that makes dry Alsace muscat so recognizable and beloved worldwide.
