The muscat grape is one of the oldest types of grapes still cultivated and used to make wine. Over 200 types of muscat are cultivated worldwide, primarily in the Mediterranean region and, more recently, in California, South America, New Zealand and Australia.http://www.uncork.biz/tidbits19.htm http://www.tasting-wine.com/articles/grape-varieties/muscat.php
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Because of the hundreds of different species of muscat, the grape can be used to make many different types of wine, from dry white wines to sweet dessert and sparkling wines and even sherry. Despite the many different types of alcoholic beverages that muscats may be used to make, all can be characterized by a relatively sweet, fruity taste and a full, musky aroma. The muscat is the only variety of wine grape that produces beverages that smell and taste very similar to the grape itself.http://www.tasting-wine.com/articles/grape-varieties/muscat.php http://www.uncork.biz/tidbits19.htm
