There are two grape varieties with this name:
South America
This white grape variety originates from Spain or South America. Synonyms are Moscatel Rosada, Moscatel Rosada de Talca, Muscat Rose, Pastilla, Rosada, Rosada de Curtiduria, Rosada de Talca, Rosado del Peru and Uva Pastilla. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2017, the variety originates from a presumably natural cross between Muscat d'Alexandrie x unknown partner. This is also true for other varieties belonging to the Criolla group (see there). Confusingly, Moscatel Rosada and Moscatel Rosado are also synonyms for red-berry varieties of Muscat Blanc in South America. Either Moscatel Rosado was introduced to South America from Spain in the 17th century, or it only originated there. It is an all-female grape variety. The high-yielding vine produces simple rosé and dark white wines and is also used for the brandy Pisco. It is also used as table grape and for sultana production.
In Kym Anderson 's statistics, stocks in South America (Argentina and Chile) were reported under the name Moscatel Rosado in 2010. According to Kym Anderson's personal information, he assumes that it is a variety of Muscat Blanc. For this reason, the corresponding quantities were reported under Muscat Blanc in 2016. However, the stocks in South America could very well be the variety described here (i.e. not a variety of Muscat Blanc). However, this could only be clarified by DNA analysis of stocks in South America.
Portugal
The white grape variety is a new cross between Diagalves x Moscatel de Malaga (Muscat d'Alexandrie). The cross was made in Portugal by the breeder José Leão Ferreira da Almeida. The red-berried vine is mainly used as table grape. It must not be confused with the South American variety Moscatel Rosado (see above). No stocks were reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson statistics).
Pictures: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI)
