Moscatel D.O. Setúbal

Moscatel
D.O. Setúbal

VARIETIES Moscatel de Setúbal
HARVEST Late September
ORIGIN 20 years old vineyards in Fernando Pó, Palmela
SOIL Sandy
CLIMATE Mediterranean
VINIFICATION Fermentation in stainless-steel vats with temperature controlled to
a density of 1080, followed by the addition of 77% vol. spirit distilled from wine and
maceration that lasts until March of the following year. Matured for 24 months in
oak half barrels.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIME 20 years
TASTING NOTES A richly complex, golden-coloured wine, with aromas
reminiscent of the honey and orange peel flavours traditional to this region. Full
and sweet on the palate, revealing a good level of acidity that confers a certain
freshness. A persistent, prolonged finish.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT 17.5% vol.
TOTAL ACIDITY 4.61 g tartaric acid/dm3
PH 3.35
SERVING SUGGESTIONS Excellent with patisserie and sweetmeats, and also
as an aperitif.
OENOLOGIST Jaime Quendera