The white grape variety probably originates from the Mediterranean region, presumably Greece or Italy. It is the noblest, but not the most common variety in the large group of Muscat (see general information there). The most common name used worldwide is Muscat Blanc, the full name after the berry shape is Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Ronds (Petits Grains Ronds = small round berries).
Around 300 synonyms testify to the vine's great age and worldwide distribution. Many of the names are variations or mutations with a wide variety of berry colours, including white (most common), yellow, grey, green, pink, red, brown, purple, blue and black. The most important, grouped alphabetically by country, are Brown Muscat, Frontignac (Australia); Tamyanka (Bulgaria); Muskateller, Gelber Muskateller, Grauer Muskateller, Roter Muskateller, Schwarzer Muskateller, Weihrauchtraube, Weißer Muskateller, Weyrer (Germany, Austria);
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