muscatel

noun

mus·​ca·​tel ˌmə-skə-ˈtel 

1

: a sweet fortified wine from muscat grapes

2

: a raisin from muscat grapes

Examples of muscatel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That bourbon was split into parcels that were finished for 12 to 16 months in Oloroso sherry, muscatel, apple brandy, and Tokaji wine barrels. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English muskadell, from Medieval Latin muscadellum, from Old Occitan muscadel, from muscadel resembling musk, from muscat

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

muscatel

noun

mus·​ca·​tel ˌməs-kə-ˈtel 

: a sweet wine that is golden to dark amber in color