Muscat (grape)
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The Muscat family of grapes includes over 200 grape varieties belonging to the Vitis vinifera species that have been used in wine production and as raisin and table grapes around the globe for many ce
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat Noir showing the white and black-skinned color mutation of the variety
White Muscat – early ripening "July" variety
While there are theories that the origin of the Muscat family date back to ancient antiquity, there is no solid historical evidence that Muscat grapevines were among the grape varieties cultivated by civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians (papyrus image from the 15th-century BC tomb of Nakht).
The "musky" aroma of ripe Muscat grapes has been known to attract bees (pictured), flies and other insects.
Muscat
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Muscat is the capital and most populous city of Oman. It is the seat of the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information, the population of the Muscat Governo
Muscat (grape)
…insects such as fruit flies. Other theories suggest that the grape family originated in the West Asian country of Oman and was named after the city of Muscat located on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. Another city that is sometimes suggested as a potential birthplace/namesake is the Greek city of Moschato…
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