Portuguese wines are undergoing a true revolution. A few decades ago, the selection consisted solely of Port, the well-known fortified wine. Now—especially thanks to its accession to the European Union—the country has so much more to offer in terms of wines. One of the most impressive wineries is Bacalhoa, which has established a large portion of its production on the Setúbal Peninsula. Besides a large portion of "regular" wines, the production of dessert wines remains a key strength of the winery.
The wines of Bacalhoa
Bacalhoa is an umbrella brand that unites no fewer than 11 wineries, located in Portugal's most beautiful wine regions. For years, Jose Berardo had been on a mission to create Bacalhoa. Thanks in part to Portugal's accession to the Portuguese winery in 1986 and the associated agricultural subsidies, the quality of Portuguese wines began to rise dramatically. In the late 1990s, Jose Berardo was able to make a major breakthrough and united the wineries under one name: Palacio e Quinta de Bacalhoa. The epicenter of this conurbation became the Setúbal Peninsula, also the origin of this exquisite Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setúbal.
Buy Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal wine
This Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal is a unique piece of craftsmanship. It's made from the Muscat grape, known for its use in dessert wines. These grapes grow in the acclaimed Serra da Arrabica region, located on Setubal, south of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. During fermentation, the skins are kept in place for a long time. This creates an expressive flavor and intense color. The aging in oak barrels is the icing on the cake. When you pour Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal, you'd better get ready. It's a parade of vibrant aromas and flavors: spring orange blossom, refreshing citrus, candied raisins, fragrant cinnamon, and a hint of Chinese dark tea. Rich, complex, and sweet, making Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal our favorite dessert wine.
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