muscadel
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of sweet wine: "Muscadel" refers specifically to a sweet, fortified wine made from Muscat grapes. This wine is known for its rich, fruity flavor and aroma, often with notes of orange blossom, peach, or apricot.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We finished the meal with a glass of golden muscadel.
- The winery is famous for its rich and aromatic muscadel.
- He prefers a sweet muscadel to a dry sherry after dinner.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical or regional term: "Muscadel" is often used in historical contexts or in specific regions (like South Africa) to denote this style of wine. In other regions, similar wines may be called "Muscat" or "Moscatel."
- The 18th-century merchant's ledger listed several barrels of muscadel.
Variants and Related Words
- Muscat (noun): A family of grapes used to make sweet wines, or the wine itself. "Muscadel" is a type of Muscat wine.
- Moscatel (noun): The Spanish and Portuguese name for wines made from Muscat grapes, very similar to muscadel.
- Dessert wine (noun): A general category for sweet wines typically served with dessert, which includes muscadel.
Synonyms
- Dessert wine: A broader category for sweet wines.
- Fortified wine: A wine to which a distilled spirit (like brandy) has been added, which includes muscadel.
- Muscat: Can be a direct synonym, though "Muscat" can also refer to the grape variety or drier styles.
Related Phrases
- To serve muscadel: To offer this wine, typically with dessert or cheese.
- It is traditional to serve muscadel with fruitcake.
Noun
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wine from muscat grapes
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