Winery João PiresMoscatel de Setubal
Natural sweet wine
In the mouth this natural sweet wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with blue cheese and sweet desserts.
Taste structure of the Moscatel de Setubal from the Winery João Pires
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Moscatel de Setubal of Winery João Pires in the region of Península de Setúbal is a .
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Moscatel de Setubal of Winery João Pires in the region of Península de Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Moscatel de Setubal
Pairings that work perfectly with Moscatel de Setubal
Original food and wine pairings with Moscatel de Setubal
The Moscatel de Setubal of Winery João Pires matches generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of simple pancake batter or endive gratin with roquefort cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery João Pires's Moscatel de Setubal.
Discover the grape variety: Caladoc
Caladoc noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches of grapes of medium size. Caladoc noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Moscatel de Setubal from Winery João Pires are 1985, 0
Informations about the Winery João Pires
The Winery João Pires is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Setúbal to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Setúbal
The wine region of Setúbal is located in the region of Península de Setúbal of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine José Maria da Fonseca or the Domaine Horácio Simões produce mainly wines red, natural sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Setúbal are Touriga nacional, Fernao Pires and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of orange, coffee or toasty and sometimes also flavors of clove, pear or lemon.
The wine region of Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
The word of the wine: Côte des Blancs
One of the most famous terroirs of the Champagne region, from Épernay to Vertus, mainly devoted to Chardonnay, hence its name. The villages of Chouilly, Cramant, Cuis, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, etc., lying on the chalk, are in a way to Champagne what Meursault, Chablis and Puligny are to Burgundy.
