Muscat

Pronunciation: Moos-khat

The name Muscat, or Muscat Something, in various languages, is given to over 200 distinct and often unrelated white, pinkish or black-berried varieties grown in many different regions…The name Muscat most likely derives from the musky aroma produced by a gland of the male musk deer from southern Asia that was used in the fifth century AD to make a rare fragrance.

Planted in: Italy, Greece, South America, Spain, England

Source: Wine Grapes 

A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavors

Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, and Jose Vouillamouz

Published by the Penguin Group