10 Anos
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, traditional Portuguese egg tarts (Pasteis de Nata), and rich blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the sun-drenched Peninsula de Setubal, Bacalhoa's 10 Anos Moscatel de Setubal is a liquid testament to Portuguese winemaking history. The region's unique microclimate, influenced by the cooling Atlantic Ocean and the protective Arabida mountain range, provides the perfect terroir for the Moscatel de Setubal grape. The winemaking process is steeped in tradition: after partial fermentation, the wine is fortified with grape spirit and left to macerate on the skins throughout the winter, extracting intense aromatic oils. It then embarks on a decade-long journey in seasoned oak casks. Over these ten years, the seasonal temperature fluctuations in the cellars gently oxidize and concentrate the wine, transforming it into a rich, amber elixir redolent of candied orange peel, honey, dried fruits, and toasted nuts.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos and later transformed into Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, this illustrious estate is headquartered in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão on the Península de Setúbal. Owned by the Berardo family, the company has expanded across Portugal's premier wine-growing regions, including the Douro, Dão, Bairrada, and Alentejo, seamlessly integrating historic heritage with cutting-edge viticulture and extensive art collections. Bacalhôa is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing landmark varietal bottlings and producing revered classics such as the legendary Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon and centuries-old traditions of fortified Moscatel de Setúbal. Their comprehensive portfolio spans exceptional dry reds, whites, rosés, and historic fortified wines that capture the authentic terroir and elegance of Portugal.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Moscatel de Setubal
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
18%