Roxo 5 Anos
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, orange tart, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The story of Moscatel Roxo is one of survival and revival. Once on the brink of extinction due to its low yields and delicate nature, this rare pink-skinned mutation of Muscat was saved by dedicated producers on the Pen nsula de Set bal, with Bacalh a playing a pioneering role in its resurrection. Grown on the clay-limestone slopes of the Ar r bida hills, the grapes benefit from a unique microclimate cooled by Atlantic breezes. The traditional winemaking process involves a brief fermentation followed by fortification with high-quality wine spirit. The wine then undergoes an extended winter maceration on the skins for several months before being aged for five years in seasoned oak casks. This meticulous process yields a luscious, amber-hued fortified wine celebrated for its complex aromas of bitter orange peel, rose petals, honey, and subtle spices.
🍾 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 Roxo
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
18%