Muscadel (Noun)
Meaning
Wine from muscat grapes.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The estate specialises in the production of fine muscadel wines made from muscat grapes grown on their sun-drenched vineyards.
- Muscadel is called vin doux naturel in France and is often drunk with sweet or savoury pastries as an aperitif or digestif.
- This sweet dessert wine has distinct floral and honey notes unique to the muscadel grape variety.
- The complex nose of the muscadel combines floral notes of rose and orange blossom with aromas of dried stone fruit and honey.
- A good muscadel should be sipped slowly, allowing time to appreciate the rich, luscious texture and lingering sweetness on the palate.