Moscatel
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pastel de nata, Queijo de Azeitão, dark chocolate tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Peninsula de Setúbal, Bacalhôa's Moscatel de Setúbal is a legendary fortified sweet wine steeped in history. The region's unique microclimate, shielded by the Serra da Arrábida and cooled by Atlantic breezes, provides the perfect conditions for the Moscatel de Setúbal grape to develop its signature intense aromatics. The winemaking process is deeply traditional: after partial fermentation, the wine is fortified with grape brandy, and the grape skins are left to macerate with the wine for several months. This extended skin contact, unique to the region, extracts rich essential oils, creating an incredibly complex elixir of candied orange peel, honey, and floral notes. Historically favored by European royalty, this wine represents a centuries-old liquid heritage.
🍾 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 Setúbal
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
17%