Moscatel de Setubal
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Exhibits incredible longevity; ready to drink upon release but will cellar beautifully for 10 to 30 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Portuguese egg tarts (pastéis de nata), dark chocolate tarts, blue cheese
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Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of the Península de Setúbal, Bacalhôa's Moscatel de Setúbal is a legendary fortified wine deeply rooted in Portuguese history. The region's unique microclimate, shielded by the Arrábida mountain range and cooled by Atlantic breezes, provides the perfect conditions for the Moscatel de Setúbal (Muscat of Alexandria) grape to develop intense aromatic complexity. The winemaking process is highly traditional: after partial fermentation, grape spirit is added to arrest fermentation, followed by an extended skin maceration that lasts through the winter months. This prolonged contact extracts the rich essential oils, orange peel, and honeyed notes characteristic of the style. The wine is then aged in seasoned oak casks, developing a complex bouquet of dried fruits, butterscotch, and exotic spices.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.