White grape · also Muscat of Alexandria, Moscatel Roxo
Amber fortified legend of the Sado estuary.
Aromas
Orange peel, honey, apricot, dried fig, caramel
Structure
Sweet, fresh acidity, silky
Ageing
Practically immortal
Fortified Moscatel de Setúbal has been made for centuries. Skins macerate long after fortification, then the wine ages in old casks — some of Portugal's oldest bottles are Moscatel.
Fortified Moscatel, rare Moscatel Roxo, dry aromatic whites.
Pastel de nata, crème brûlée, blue cheese.
Setúbal Peninsula
Vila Nogueira de Azeitão · Est. 1834
Ancient cellars holding Moscatel de Setúbal in cask since the 1800s — including the fabled Torna-Viagem.
Setúbal Peninsula
Azeitão · Est. 15th century palace
A Renaissance palace with azulejo gardens, home of Portugal's pioneering Cabernet and rare Moscatel Roxo.