Muscat

Question 1

What are muscat grapes low in?

Answer 1

Acid

Question 2

What is Muscat susceptible to?

Answer 2

Downey & Powdery Mildew, Grey rot, humidity, leaf roll

Question 3

Why is the yield of muscat kept low?

Answer 3

If higher then it results in the loss of aroma

Question 4

What climate does Muscat like?

Answer 4

Warm climates, sun exposure, mediterranean

Question 5

Where is Muscat grown?

Answer 5

Mesopotamia (Greek origin), Sicily, Asti, (sparkling), Alsace, California, Australia, Spain

Question 6

What types of wine does Muscat make?

Answer 6

Sparkling and fortified wines, oxidized to creat dessert wines, dry-sweet wines

Question 7

Are muscat wines meant to be aged?

Answer 7

Generally No

Question 8

What are the 5 aromatic varietals?

Answer 8

Gewurtz, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot gris, Chenin Blanc