Muscadels

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of sweet or semi-sweet wine typically made from specific grape varieties known for their aromatic qualities ; a plural form referring to multiple kinds or bottles of this distinctively flavored fortified or dessert wine ; wines characterized by their light, fruity taste often served as dessert accompaniments or aperitifs
2. Refers to several varieties of white wines usually produced from muscat grapes that have a rich, fruity sweetness ; denotes multiple examples of these wines often enjoyed chilled and associated with certain wine regions ; encompasses sweet to semi-sweet wines known for floral and grapey aromas in plural form
3. Represents a category of sweet wines derived mainly from muscat grapes, known for their fragrant bouquet and balanced sweetness ; indicates a plurality of these dessert wines popular in certain culinary contexts ; includes various sweet or fortified wines noted for their aromatic profile and light to moderate alcohol content in multiple instances

Etymology: "Muscadels" is simply the plural of "muscadel," so the story belongs to that singular form. The noun names a sweet wine made from muscat grapes, and its name is tied to that grape. Its roots reach back through the Romance languages to the Latin "muscus," meaning musk, a reference to the musky, perfumed scent of the grape. Wine makers and sellers applied the term to sweet wines of this kind, and the plural simply counts several such wines or varieties.

Synonyms: dessert wines, sweet wines