Roxo Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, sushi and sashimi, light summer salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Península de Setúbal, Bacalhôa's Roxo Rosé is a tribute to one of Portugal's most precious and historically endangered grape varieties: Moscatel Roxo. Once on the brink of extinction in the mid-20th century due to its low yields and difficult cultivation, this rare, purple-skinned mutation of Moscatel was painstakingly revived by pioneering estates like Bacalhôa. The grapes are grown in clay-limestone soils cooled by Atlantic breezes, which helps preserve their vibrant acidity and intense aromatic profile. Unlike traditional sweet Moscatels, this rosé is crafted in a dry, elegant style. The winemaking process involves a short skin maceration to extract its delicate pale pink hue and complex floral and red-fruit aromas, followed by low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel to retain its signature freshness and exotic perfume.
🍾 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)
12.5%