Although Moschomavro means ‘black Muscat’, it is not genetically related to the white variety Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. The name rather refers to the most aromatic of this family of grapes.

Moschomavro is grown almost exclusively in the mountainous region of Siatista, south-west of Kozáni in western Macedonia and is an ethereal red grape with medium to high acidity and soft tannins.

Traditionally, it served as a blending grape to add fruitiness and soften the fierce tannic structure of Xinomavro.