Muscat of Alexandria
A white variety, originally from Greece

Summary

A larger-berried member of the Muscat family, it accumulates high levels of sugar making it a natural choice for fortified wines, although it does make dry and sweet light wines throughout the world.

Regional Synonyms

  • Blanca Italia
  • Hanepoot
  • Malaga
  • Moscatel Blanca
  • Moscatel Blanco
  • Moscatel de Alejandr¡a
  • Moscatel de Alejandria
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Moscatel De Alejandría
  • Moscatel de Malaga
  • Moscatel de Setúbal
  • Moscatel Graudo
  • Moscato de Alexandria
  • Muscat Alexandria
  • Muscat Amber
  • Muscat d'Alexandrie
  • Muscat Gordo Blanco
  • Zibibbo

Percentage of Plantings

Varietal Facts(2016 data)

Global Rank
25th
Global Plantings (%)
New World Plantings

Comparisons