Moscatel Dsf Roxo 2006 Fortificado

Description

Moscatel Dsf Roxo is a Moscatel from the Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal, produced by José Maria da Fonseca. The winemaking is signed by Domingos Soares Franco. It is made from the Moscatel Roxo grape variety. Vintage 2006. The 2001 harvest allowed Domingos Soares Franco to present, as part of his Private Collection, a fortified wine produced from the Moscatel grape in its rosé version: Moscatel Roxo. This is a very rare grape, which once faced the risk of extinction. Although it may be considered similar to its white namesake, its appearance is quite different due to its purple color. It shows an amber color with reddish hints. On the nose, roses, tangerine, honey, some dried fruits, and caramel. On the palate, very fruity, very elegant and smooth, with good body and good acidity. It pairs well with convent sweets, orange tart, and blue cheeses. Serve at 10–16 °C. At 17% vol., it is presented in a 0.75 L bottle. Serve slightly chilled, in a Port or white wine glass, to enhance the aromas of dried fruits and caramel. It pairs perfectly with almond desserts, convent sweets, crème brûlée, and aged cheeses, or simply with a good coffee. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool, dark place without temperature variations. Once opened, reseal it and keep it in the refrigerator to preserve its aromas.

Taste this wine at:

José Maria da Fonseca

Azeitão Península de Setúbal Wine Shop