Moscatel Favaios 10 Anos Fortificado

Description

Moscatel Favaios 10 Anos is a Moscatel from the Douro, Portugal, produced by Adega de Favaios. The winemaking is overseen by Miguel Ferreira. It is made from the Moscatel Galego Branco grape variety and aged for 10 years. Moscatel Favaios 10 Anos is a blended wine, made using only the finest Moscatel harvests. In years when nature allows the Moscatel variety to express itself in all its splendor, some fermentations are carried out with a careful selection of grapes. Fermentation lasts about three days, with intensive skin maceration and temperature controlled at 15–16 °C. Aguardente vínica is then added to the grapes and must, interrupting fermentation so as to obtain a wine with high alcohol content and residual sugar. Maceration continues for a further 5–6 days in the presence of the aguardente, always at low temperature. After pressing, the wine begins an ageing process in wooden casks for several years, improving the integration of the aguardente with the wine and refining its bouquet. It shows an amber colour. Aromas are most typical of the Moscatel variety, such as orange peel and floral notes like orange blossom, linden, and roses. On the palate it is full of intensity, with excellent acidity that gives it a balanced, unctuous and long finish. It pairs well with convent sweets, orange tart and blue cheeses. Serve at 10–14 °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 fruit and caramel. It pairs perfectly with almond desserts, convent sweets, crème brûlée and cured cheeses, or simply with a good coffee. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool, dark place free from temperature variations. Once opened, reseal it and keep it in the refrigerator to preserve the aromas.