Alambre

Description

Alambre O Moscatel de Setúbal is a generous wine with a Controlled Designation of Origin (D.O.C.), recognized since 1907. This generous wine is made from the Moscatel de Setúbal grape variety, a grape that stands out for its fruity and honeyed character, with tropical fruit aromas. This wine comes from a batch of six harvests, where the most recent vintage is at least 20 years old and the oldest dates back to 1911, producing a complex, aromatic, elegant wine with a long finish. From the annual production of Moscatel de Setúbal, a portion is destined for extended ageing in used wooden barrels, which can be visited at Adega dos Teares Velhos, the Museum House, in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão. **Vinification** After receiving the grapes in the cellar, their probable degree is analyzed so that the addition of brandy is carried out at the optimal moment. By tradition, the skin contact is extended for 5 months. In March, the musts are pressed and the resulting wine is blended with “vino lágrima”. **Ageing** In large tanks or barrels made of used wood. There is no bottling stage, as the wine does not evolve after bottling. **Private Cellar Storage** Bottle laid down, at a temperature of 12 °C and 60 % humidity. **Expected Longevity** These wines are subjected, during ageing, to a natural oxidation process. Thus, there is no evolution after bottling. If the bottle is correctly stored after opening, the wine will remain stable for many years. **Analyses** Total Acidity: 7.3 g l⁻¹ pH: 3.34 Residual Sugar: 182 g l⁻¹ **Technical Information** Classification: D.O.C. Moscatel de Setúbal Region: Setúbal Peninsula Soil Type: Clay‑limestone Enologist: Domingos Soares Franco **Awards** 94/100 – Wine Enthusiast (2019) 93/100 – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (2019) 93/100 – Wine & Spirits (2019) Best Generoso of the Year – Portugal Wine Competition (2019) 92/100 – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (2015) Gold Medal – 13th Edition of the Setúbal Peninsula Wine Competition (2013) Gold Medal – 11th Edition of the Setúbal Peninsula Wine Competition (2011) 92/100 – Grand Fortified Wine Tasting, Tim Atkin (2011)

Taste this wine at:

José Maria da Fonseca

Azeitão Península de Setúbal Wine Shop