Muscat Wines of Indonesia

Wine production in Indonesia is limited but in 2020 it was possible to identify six wineries: Cantine Balita, Cape Discovery Wines, Hatten Winery, Plaga Wines, Sababay Wines, Two Islands Wines. Of these, four produce muscat wine made from an unusual variety of muscat grapes.

Muscat Grapes Grown In Indonesia

Alphonse Lavallée Grape

The grape has origins in France as a table grape and it is a popular grape used for winemaking in Bali. It is a cross between Muscat Hamburg and Kharistvala Kolkhuri from Georgia. This is a vigorous dark skinned grape that can be harvested up to three times a year in Bali, and is used to make light bodied wine in the style of Beaujolais Nouveau and Rosé.

Belgia Grape

This is said to be a rare French table grape that is a variant of Muscat of Alexandria.
In Indonesia, it is used to make wine.

Muscat Saint Vallier Grape

Muscat Saint Vallier is a cross between Seyve Villard 12 and Muscat Hamburg.
In Indonesia, it is used to make wine.

Cantine Balita Winery

“Cantine Balita is a Balinese boutique winery that specializes in growing high-quality grapes, by combining Italian viticulture knowledge with Balinese agricultural traditions.” The winery started in 2012 producing Isola brand wines.. . Among other grapes the winery grows Muscat St Vallier and Alphonse-Lavallée.

Indonesia, Bali

Cantine Balita

Isola White
100% Moscato
Color: pale yellow. Aroma: fruity notes of banana, peach, mango, pineapple, pear, apricot and floral notes of jasmine and citrus. Palate: fresh, balanced, mineral character. (2020 information from the winery)

Indonesia, Bali

Cantine Balita

Isola Moscato Dolce
100% Moscato
Color: slightly yellow. Aroma: fruity notes of mango, passion fruit, banana, pineapple and white peach and floral notes of jasmine and citrus. Palate: sweet, slightly sparkling, fresh, mineral character. (2020 information from the winery)

Indonesia, Bali

Cantine Balita

Isola Rose
Malvasia Nera and Alphonse Lavallee grapes.
Color: light pink claret. Aroma fruity notes of strawberry, raspberry, sour cherry and floral notes of roses and violets, and spicy notes. (2020 information from the winery.)

Indonesia, Bali

Cape Discovery Wines

Cape Discovery imports frozen musts and clarified juice from vineyards in West Australia, the United States and New Zealand and make wines on demand. Winery: Dima International Wines

Indonesia, Bali

Cape Discovery Wines

Belissimo Sparkling Moscato
Sweet sparkling wine
Muscat grape
Color: gold. Aroma: roses, apricot, peach. Palate: flavors of the Moscato grape, apple and peach. (2020 information)

Indonesia, Bali

Hatten Wines

Hatten Wines holds the distinction of being the first winery in Bali, Indonesia. It opened its doors in 1994.

The 2017 Asian Wine Review published by Hong Kong’s Asian wine authority, The Flying Winemaker, announced that Hatten Wines was the Winery of the Year for 2017. The winery won silver medals for its medium sweet and fruity white wine “Alexandria” and also the sweet fortified wine “Pino de Bali”, and a bronze medal for its dry white wine “AGA White”.

(Hatten Wines has another label called Two Islands. Two Islands wines are made from grapes imported from Southern Australia but the wine is produced in Bali in the Sanur winery.)

Indonesia, Bali

Hatten Wines

Aga White
Belgia grape
Dry white wine
Palate: lemon-lime, crisp acidity, fresh fruity notes (2020 information)
Award: 2017 Asian Wine Review bronze medal

Indonesia, Bali

Hatten Wines

Alexandria 2017
Sweet white wine
Belgia grape
Palate: Tropical fruit. Aroma: passion fruit, papaya, mango (2020 information)
Award: 2017 Asian Wine Review silver medal

Indonesia, Bali

Hatten Wines

Pino de Bali .
Inspired by the French Pineau des Charentes method.
Sweet, fortified red wine
Muscat of Alexandria grape
Nose: brown sugar, roasted almonds, molasses. Palate: maple syrup, caramel, candied tropical fruit. (2020 information)
Award: 2017 Asian Wine Review silver medal

Indonesia, Bali

Sababay Winery

Moscato d’Bali
Sparkling sweet white wine
Muscat Saint Vallier grape
Aroma: jasmine, peach, melon. Palate: sweetness balanced by lime accents and ripe peach. (2020 information)
Award: Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2014: Bronze