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Setúbal Moscatel is a dessert wine produced in Portugal in the Setubal Península in the south of Lisbon, which was recognized as a D.O.C. in 1907.

The vineyards are planted mainly in limestone soil. The type of climate is Mediterranean. As elsewhere, the microclimate has great influence. Here, it often creates nightly humidity and dew point coming from the Tagus River during the late ripening stage of the grapes. This humidity plays an important role, in terms of moisture content, since it seldom rains during the summer.

JMF’s Moscatel de Setúbal is considered by all international wine writers as very exclusive wines, always ranked amongst the best dessert wines in the world.

Production Area
Setúbal Península, Portugal

Grape Varieties
100% Moscatel de Setúbal

Vinification
Fermentation stops when brandy is added; it has a skin contact of 3 months; the Moscatel is then aged in aged oak. No aging in bottle is necessary due to its oxidative stage.

Color
Topaz with red undertones

Bouquet
Orange peel, caramel and dry fruits

Taste
Very fruity, soft and elegant and with a very long aftertaste

Alcohol
17.3%

Serving Suggestions
As an aperitif serve at a temperature of 10ºC; as a dessert wine serve at 16ºC