Moscatel
ReferenceJerez, Chipiona
ABV15-22% — fortified Muscat sherry
Sub-styles
Moscatel de JerezSweet Muscat Sherry
Tasting Notes
Orange blossom, raisin, apricot, honey, Turkish delight, candied citrus, musk, floral perfume. The Muscat aromatic intensity should survive the fortification — if it just tastes sweet without floral, it's been over-aged.
Brand Guide
Well
Lustau Moscatel Emilín ($16-22)
Call
González Byass Nectar ($18-25)
Premium
Hidalgo Moscatel Pasas ($22-30)
Top Shelf
Fernando de Castilla Antique Moscatel ($40+)
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The Story
The sun-dried soul of Andalusia, captured in fortified Muscat — sherry's most intoxicatingly aromatic expression.