Region: Moscatel de Setúbal
Wine Varieties: Moscatel Roxo
Capacity: 750 ml
Alcohol: 19.5% Vol
Ageing 13 years in French Oak Barrels (200L capacity) here was made malt-whiskey
Tasting Notes: This Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal 2004 has a golden colour, intense and complex aroma and flavours of orane blossom and peal, dry apricots, marmalade, raisins, figs, nuts and earl greyb tea hints. It shows a full palate and a good balance between sweetness, acidity, bitterness and all the aromas. Gastronomy This wine is ideal as an aperitif with foie gras or with a large variety of strong cheeses, as a digestive or together with a crème brûlée, dark chocolate, almonds and hazelnuts based desserts. Always serve very cool.
Serving Temperature: 12 - 14ºC
Prizes:
In the 2002 vintage:
Seléctions Mondiales des Vins - Gold Medal (2015)
Decanter World Wine Awards - Regional Trophy (2015)
Muscats du Monde - Top 10 - Best Muscats (2014)
Decanter World Wine Awards - Regional Trophy - Best Fortified Over £15 (2014)