Roxo Superior 10 Anos
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, traditional Portuguese egg pastries, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Peninsula de Setubal, the Bacalhoa Roxo Superior 10 Anos is a testament to the resurrection of a nearly lost treasure: the Moscatel Roxo grape. Once on the brink of extinction due to its low yields and delicate nature, this rare pink-skinned mutation of Moscatel was painstakingly revived by dedicated local growers. The wine undergoes a traditional fortified process where grape spirit halts fermentation, followed by an extended winter maceration on the skins to extract intense aromatic complexity. It is then aged for a minimum of 10 years in seasoned oak casks in the estate's historic cellars. This slow oxidation coaxes out deep amber hues and a mesmerizing bouquet of bitter orange peel, honey, dried figs, and roasted nuts, wrapped in a rich, velvety texture.
🍾 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)
19%