The Muscat Canelli varietal is a white wine grape variety that is quite popular for winemaking around the world. Originated from Italy, Muscat Canelli is known for its sweet flavours. It produces wines with a fragrant, heady aroma of flowers and fruits, with notes of fresh pear, ripe peach, sweet lime, and even white flowers.
On the palate, it's often sweet with low acidity, and flavors often skew towards fruity peaches and crisp pears. Some winemakers also produce a drier style of Muscat Canelli wine. It can be enjoyed both young or after a few years of ageing. It pairs well with desserts or spicy Asian cuisine.
This varietal is also used in the production of sweet, fortified, and sparkling wines. It is known by many names around the world, including Moscato, Moscatel, and Muscat Blanc. Despite being widely planted around the world, Muscat Canelli is a bit more rare in the United States, mostly found in California and Texas. It is often used in dessert wines due to its high sugar content.
