We explain the differences between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato grapes. Muscat is the overarching family of grapes. Moscato is the Italian term for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, known for wines like Moscato d’Asti. Moscatel is the Iberian term for Muscat of Alexandria, typically used for sweet wines in Spain and Portugal.
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