Variety

White

Muscat Ottonel

Also known as: Muskat-Ottonel, Ottonel, Muskotály

The most delicate of the Muscats, bred in the Loire valley in 1852 and at home in Romania: rose, elderflower and grape with soft acidity. Dry and fragrant in Transylvania, semi-sweet to sweet in Murfatlar and Dealu Mare.

Taste profile

Six axes — acidity, sweetness, body, tannin, aroma intensity and depth — on a 0–5 scale, based on typical style. Real wines vary by region and producer.

RoseElderflowerGrapeOrange blossomPeach
AcidityAromaDepthBodyTanninSweet

Typical aromas — Muscat Ottonel

These 5 aromas typically define Muscat Ottonel. Actual taste experience varies by region and style.

Rose

Elderflower

Grape

Orange blossom

Peach

Muscat Ottonel aroma families

These aroma categories are characteristic of Muscat Ottonel. Other varieties have different focuses.

Fruit

Fruit aromas are the most common and come directly from the grape, ranging from citrus through stone fruit to black berries.

Floral

Floral aromas are especially marked in aromatic varieties like Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

Key regions

Muscat Ottonel is grown in the following regions of our atlas. Click to see wineries.

Wineries with Muscat Ottonel

42 curated profiles in our atlas grow Muscat Ottonel.

42 wineries