Caves VelhasThasos Moscatel de Setúbal
Natural sweet wine
In the mouth this natural sweet wine is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
This wine generally goes well with blue cheese and sweet desserts.
Taste structure of the Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal from the Caves Velhas
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal of Caves Velhas in the region of Península de Setúbal is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal of Caves Velhas in the region of Península de Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal
Pairings that work perfectly with Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal
Original food and wine pairings with Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal
The Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal of Caves Velhas matches generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of chantilly cream or lentil and auvergne blue cheese pie.
Details and technical informations about Caves Velhas's Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal.
Discover the grape variety: Romorantin
Romorantin is a white grape variety named after the town in the Loir-et-Cher region where it originated. It was François 1er who planted the first Romorantin vines here in 1519, and it has gradually been replaced by Sauvignon, considered more aromatic, and is only planted in the Loir-et-Cher region, where it is the source of the Cour-Cheverny AOC. Its bunches of small white berries, which turn pink when ripe, are resistant to grey rot. Cour-Cheverny wines are fruity white wines with aromas of white flowers, citrus fruit and honey. Their lively, full-bodied character means they can be enjoyed after a few years' storage.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Thasos Moscatel de Setúbal from Caves Velhas are 2010, 2009, 0, 2003 and 2008.
Informations about the Caves Velhas
The Caves Velhas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 85 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: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
