Muscat

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Muscat / Muscat / is a white grape variety that is widely used in wine production. It is also used for raisins. The family of this variety is very rich and there are a number of varieties. They differ both in color and grain size. Muscat is an extremely common variety and has been grown in virtually all parts of the world for centuries.

Muscat is grown in Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, Moldova, Bulgaria and others. The so-called Muscat ottonel is widespread in our country. It is known by the names otonel, motonel, mirislavka, musket otonel, muscat oton, otonel frontinian, chassis saint fiakr, muscateler otonel and others.

Muscat otonel has green medium-sized leaves. The colors are beautiful and showy. The bunch is relatively small, up to 100 grams. It has a cylindrical or conical shape. The nipples are rounded, of medium size. They are painted in greenish-yellow. Sometimes it happens to acquire rusty spots. The flesh is watery, with a pronounced nutmeg flavor. It is wrapped in a thin but elastic skin. At consumer maturity, the sugar content of the fruit amounts to about 24 percent. Grains are important in the production of semi-dry and sweet wines.

Muscat otonel belongs to the group of medium-ripening varieties. The fruit is ready for harvesting in the last days of August. It develops successfully in the presence of deep, light and humus-carbonate soils. It is good to plant the vines on hilly terrain. Under favorable conditions, the vines develop moderately. In this variety there is an average fertility and average yield. The production, which is obtained from one decare, varies between 800 and 1200 kilograms. The vines perceive the rootstock 41 B best. A positive quality of the variety is that it does not give in to drought or cold. Gray rot also does not significantly affect it.

History of nutmeg

To this day, the origin of is disputed nutmeg. It has been suggested that it appeared in ancient times in Syria or Egypt and was the result of a umbilical mutation. This grape variety was well known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. As early as the period between the eighth and sixth centuries BC. great poets sang the qualities of muscat. Otherwise, Muscat Otonel is known to growers for many years. It is known that it is a wine grape variety that was selected in the fifties of the nineteenth century.

The selection takes place in the French city of Angers thanks to Moreau-Robert. DNA analysis shows that it was obtained by crossing the Chasla varieties with Muscat de Saumur. Initially, it became popular only in Western Europe, but later managed to reach the central and eastern parts of the continent. Thus, little by little, it spreads among all wine-growing countries.

Characteristic of nutmeg

Generally from nutmeg table, sparkling and liqueur wines are produced. This variety is the basis of sparkling grape elixirs in Italy. From the variety of muscat, which is grown in our country, high quality wines are produced. They are characterized by a strong aroma and floral character. When drunk, a feeling of violets and indrishe is created.

We can not fail to note the nutmeg flavor that is characteristic of them. At the same time, these wines have a high density but moderate freshness. It is recommended not to leave them to mature, but to consume them at an early age. Wines made from this variety remain attractive. Due to their delicate and delicate nutmeg taste, they occupy a high place in the taste table of wines.

Serving nutmeg

Wines produced by nutmeg, should be used still young. Before serving, they should be cooled to 8-10 degrees. If the wine is still aged in an oak barrel, it is good to cool to 10-12 degrees. When serving nutmeg, it is better to use a set of tulip cups. Such glasses are characterized by a slight elongation of the vessel. At the bottom the cup expands at the top it is narrowed, but towards the end it dissolves very slightly outwards. The idea of its structure is to preserve the fragrant notes of the wine for a longer time, and also to get the liquid on the tongue first when sipping.

When choosing suitable appetizers for nutmeg, you have a great choice. Of course, it is best to combine wine with some kind of meat. Be aware, however, that you should not bet on too heavy delicacies. Let the selected specialties be fragrant and appetizing.

Some gourmets recommend betting even on Thai and Vietnamese dishes. The dishes from the Indian table are also not to be underestimated. You could combine nutmeg with fish and seafood. Try to enrich the taste of nutmeg with lobster with rice, sushi with shrimp, salad with crab rolls and white fish with fine sauce.

If you prefer to replace meat products with dairy products, you can choose between hard cheeses, and here it would not be wrong to choose those that are highly fragrant. If you like to combine the drinks you consume with nuts, then so be it nutmeg is right for you. Bolder lovers of alcohol often combine wine with different nuts. According to them, roasted peanuts are an ideal addition to the grape elixir.