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Serras de Azeitao Branco

by Bacalhoa
Fortified Vintage 📍 Peninsula de Setubal, Portugal

⏳ Drinking Window

2022 - 2025

🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings

grilled sea bass, fresh seafood salad, lemon herb chicken

✨ Technical Specifications

Nestled at the foot of the dramatic Serra da Arrabida, the vineyards for Serras de Azeitao Branco benefit from a unique microclimate where hot Mediterranean sun meets cooling Atlantic breezes. This wine is a vibrant expression of the Peninsula de Setubal, crafted to capture the youthful, aromatic essence of the region's traditional white varieties. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it avoids oak contact to preserve its bright, crisp fruit profile. The name Serras de Azeitao pays homage to the rolling hills surrounding the historic town of Azeitao, a region steeped in winemaking history dating back to Roman times.

🍾 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.

📍 Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, Setúbal, Portugal 🌐 https://www.bacalhoa.pt

🍇 Grape Varieties

Fernao Pires, Arinto, Moscatel Graudo

🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)

12-13%

🌿 Aromas & Flavor Descriptors

Blackberry Black Cherry Cassis Toasted Cedar Black Pepper