🥂 Episode 40: Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains – A Grape Candy

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most delightfully aromatic and historically rich wine grapes around — Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. If you've ever sipped a glass of Moscato d’Asti and smiled, you're already familiar with this grape’s playful, perfumed charm… but trust us, there's so much more to it.

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

- Why Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is considered the finest grape in the Muscat family 
- How this ancient variety traveled from Greek vineyards to Roman banquets to modern wine glasses 
- The signature aromas and flavors — think orange blossom, white peach, and that unmistakable “grape candy” note 
- The wide range of wine styles, from Italy’s fizzy and fun Moscato d’Asti to France’s rich Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 
- Tasty pairing ideas, from fruit tarts and blue cheese to spicy Thai takeout 

So grab a glass, get comfy, and join me on this aromatic adventure through one of the most expressive grapes in the wine world. Don’t forget to follow the podcast for more juicy grape stories, and if you’re loving what you hear, share it with a fellow wine enthusiast. Cheers! 🍇✨