Winery JP AzeitãoMoscatel de Setúbal
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 Setúbal from the Winery JP Azeitão
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Moscatel de Setúbal of Winery JP Azeitão in the region of Península de Setúbal is a .
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Moscatel de Setúbal of Winery JP Azeitão in the region of Península de Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Moscatel de Setúbal
Pairings that work perfectly with Moscatel de Setúbal
Original food and wine pairings with Moscatel de Setúbal
The Moscatel de Setúbal of Winery JP Azeitão matches generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of very simple muffins or quiche with artichoke bottoms and auvergne blue cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery JP Azeitão's Moscatel de Setúbal.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Moscatel de Setúbal from Winery JP Azeitão are 2004, 2005, 2012, 2011 and 2001.
Informations about the Winery JP Azeitão
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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: Bourbe
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