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Muscat à Petits Grains Blancs is a very interesting grape variety that has been cultivated since ancient times. It was probably introduced to the Marseille region of France by the Greeks. It is cultivated around the Mediterranean coastline of France (Frontignan, Lunel, Mireval, Beaumes de Venise, Saint Jean de Minervois, and Rivesaltes, in combination with Muscat d’Alexandrie) as well as in Alsace (Muscat Sec d’Alsace, blended with Muscat Ottonel, a superb foil for asparagus). Muscat à Petits Grains Blancs has earned recognition in many of the world's vineyard regions over the centuries: Muscats from Samos in Greece, Asti Spumante in Italy, and the famous Constantia from South Africa. Muscat à Petits Grains Blancs was taken to South Africa by French Protestants who were obliged to leave France after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Muscat à Petits Grains Blancs is also grown in Germany, Austria, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Macedonia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Cyprus, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, California, Chile, Argentina, and Australia. It is moderately vigorous and is pruned short. It is susceptible to a variety of diseases and pests: grape fanleaf, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and gray rot, as well as wasps and bees. Bunches are small, with medium-sized grapes. This grape variety is used in a wide range of wines: dry whites, as well as fortified and sparkling wines. It is a very well-balanced grape variety, with high sugar and acidity levels. It develops a varied palette of colors, a powerful, complex bouquet (honey, spices, flowers) and usually has a long aftertaste.

Synonym : Moscatel de Grano Menudo