Wines made from Moscatel Roxo grapes of Algarve
Discover the best wines made with Moscatel Roxo as a single variety or as a blend of Algarve.
More informations about the variety Moscatel Roxo
Intense, opulent fortified sweet wines with an amber colour and coppery highlights, a dense, unctuous palate, showing powerful muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), exotic fruits (lychee, mango), candied citrus, honey and balsamic notes. Very long finish. Star of Moscatel de Setúbal Roxo, an emblematic fortified sweet wine of southern Portugal. Portuguese grey variety, an aromatic pink-skinned mutation of Muscat à Petits Grains.
More informations about the region of Algarve
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Moscatel Roxo grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Moscatel Roxo
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Moscatel Roxo