Muscat Ottonel

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/muscat-ottonel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Vitis vinifera 'Muscat Ottonel'
2. What is the geographic origin?Alsace, France
3. Why does Muscat Ottonel smell like flowers?The grape naturally produces strong aromas that taste like rose petals, orange blossom, and honey.
4. Where does Muscat Ottonel grow?It started in Alsace, France, and now grows in many Central and Eastern European countries such as Austria, Hungary, and Serbia.

Vitis vinifera: The species of grapevines native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Oenology: The science and study of wine and winemaking.
Appellation: A legally defined geographical area for wine production with specific rules.
Noble Rot (Botrytis cinerea): A beneficial mold that dehydrates grapes, concentrating sugars and flavors for sweet wines.