Muscat is a fascinating variety of grape, probably the first to be positively identified by ancient Mediterraneans. It has at least four principal sub varieties, and all of them are famously perfumed, with scents of musk, orange peel, and ripe table grapes. Muscat makes some of the best sweet wines, both light fizzy ones and heavy sugary ones, as well as fully dry table wines. Some of the best Muscats come from Italy, France, Oregon, California and Australia.