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This grape variety was developed by Moreau-Robert in Angers in the Loire Valley. In France, it is grown in Alsace. It ripens early so it is useful in cooler climates, such as Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Rumania, Moldova, Ukraine, and Russia. It is particularly susceptible to poor fruit set, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and gray rot. Bunches and grapes are uneven in size. Like the other Muscat varieties, Muscat Ottonel has a high sugar potential and produces subtly aromatic dry or sweet white wines.