Discover the top 100 best wines of Península de Setúbal as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Península de Setúbal and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Portuguese peninsula south of Lisbon between the Tagus and Sado estuaries. World-renowned speciality: Moscatel de Setúbal, a golden fortified sweet wine with signature notes of candied orange, dried apricot, honey, fig, currant and sweet spices, long ageing — the rare Roxo version has more floral notes. Also fruity, supple Castelão reds (64%) (blackberry, plum), perfumed Touriga Nacional. Oceanic climate.
~8,000 ha.
Structured, fruity reds with a deep ruby colour, supple to firm tannins and charming palate, showing signature aromas of raspberry, plum, cherry, gentle spices and balsamic notes. Charming Portuguese profile for early or short-aged drinking. Grown in the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Ribatejo and Lisbon region, contributing to many Portuguese blends. Native Portuguese black variety, also known as periquita, one of the most widely planted in Portugal.
wines from the region of Península de Setúbal go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts, blue cheese or beef such as recipes of yoghurt cake, spätzle with roquefort cheese and bacon au gratin or scottish haggis.
