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Hungarian name for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Sárgamuskotály
An ancient Muscat variety and an important permitted grape in Tokaj.
white
Aroma and flavour
grape blossomorange peelspice
Typical regions
Tokaj · Mátra
Sources
- Magyar Bormarketing Ügynökség: Grape varieties Accessed: 2026-09-12
- Julius Kühn-Institut: Vitis International Variety Catalogue Accessed: 2026-09-12
Acidity3/5
Body2/5
Food pairing
fruit desserts, blue cheese
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