Setúbal 20 Anos Moscatel Roxo - Purple Muscat

Setúbal 20 Anos Moscatel Roxo - Muscat

Brand: José Maria da Fonseca

€121.02

Tax included

Awards

- 95 points Jamie Goode;
- 93 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
- 92 points Robert Parker;

Tasting Notes

Amber color, with greenish tones. Aroma of caramel, orange and spices. Palate Round, fruity and very soft.

The Producer

José Maria da Fonseca is a family business with almost two centuries of history that, without ever resting on the glories gained, has been able to modernize. Managed by the 6th and 7th generation of the family, it has allied traditional wisdom from a precious heritage to the latest technology to meet the highest standards.

Description

Tasting Notes: Definitely one of the best muscat ever! Superb! The Setúbal Roxo 20 Years is a dessert wine produced in the Setúbal region. This wine is the result of a batch of 4 harvests, wherein the newer with 23 years and the older 80 years. Amber colour with a hint of green, presents aromas of caramel, orange and spices. With round palate, fruity and very smooth, has very long end in mouth. The variety Moscatel Roxo is endangered and lives only a small vineyard in the Setúbal region. It is a purple grape containing an spices intense flavour and a fruity taste very concentrated.

Serving at: 16°C.

We recommend with: Alone | Dessert.

Some Awards:

Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 94 / 100 point

Revista de Vinhos - 18,5 / 20 points

Prova de Grandes Vinhos Fortificados . Tim Atkin - 98 / 100 poins

XI edition of the Peninsula Wine Competition 2011:

- Gold Medal - Category of Fortified Wine

- Best wine competition in all categories

- Best DO of Setubal