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What’s the difference between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato?

Ever wondered what the difference is between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato?

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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