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Muscat Grapes
Mediterranean, Middle East (one of the oldest cultivated grapes)Late summer to fall (August–October)Floral, musky, intensely aromatic
Did You Know?
Muscat grapes are the oldest recorded grape variety — they've been cultivated for over 3,000 years and are the genetic ancestor of hundreds of modern grape varieties.
Overview
Mediterranean · Late summer to fall (August–October) · fruits
Muscat grapes are an ancient, aromatic grape variety with distinctive floral, musky, perfumed flavor. Both wine and table grape versions exist, ranging in color from pale gold to amber to red-black.
Mediterranean
Origin
Late summer to fall
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Floralmuskyintensely aromaticsweet with grape and honey notes
Storage Tips
Refrigerate unwashed up to 2 weeks. More delicate than standard table grapes.
Photo Gallery
How to Cook with Muscat Grapes
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Eat fresh, use in fruit salads, make into dessert wine (Moscato), raisins, or juice. The floral aroma shines raw.
Best Pairings
briealmondshoneypeachapricotvanillaMoscato wine
Substitutes
Concord grapes, green grapes, raisins
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Muscat Grapes
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.2
carbs
18
fiber
0.9
protein
0.7
calories
69
vitamin_c
11% DV
resveratrol
present
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginMediterranean, Middle East (one of the oldest cultivated grapes)
SeasonLate summer to fall (August–October)
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Contains resveratrol, quercetin, and vitamin C. Antioxidant and heart-protective.
Muscat Grapes Photos
5 photos showcasing Muscat Grapes in its many forms
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Muscat Grapes
fruits
OriginMediterranean
SeasonLate summer to fall (August–October)
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Floralmuskyintensely aromaticsweet with grape and honey notes
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Pairs Well With
briealmondshoneypeachapricotvanillaMoscato wine
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