Wines made from Moscatel Galego grapes of Algarve
Discover the best wines made with Moscatel Galego as a single variety or as a blend of Algarve.
Expressive aromatic whites in dry, sweet and fortified styles, with a pale golden to amber colour depending on vinification, a full, perfumed palate, showing intense muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), white flowers (orange blossom), white-fleshed fruits and citrus. Also in round, confit sweet wines with honey and dried fruits. Pillar of Moscatel do Douro and the great Iberian muscats. Portuguese synonym for Muscat à Petits Grains.
Region of southernmost Portugal between Atlantic and serra, ~3,000 hours of sun/year. Negra Mole as a native red signature (~75%): light and accessible with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, ripe plum, Mediterranean herbs and a spicy touch, fine tannins — easy-drinking southern style. Supple Castelao, spicy Trincadeira, dense Touriga Nacional, sunny Syrah. Whites Siria, Malvasia Fina (yellow fruits, flowers), taut Arinto.