Moscatel Joao Pires 10 Anos Fortificado

Description

Moscatel João Pires 10 Anos is a Moscatel de Setúbal from Portugal, produced by José Maria da Fonseca. It is made from the Moscatel de Setúbal grape variety and aged for 10 years. José Maria da Fonseca is the oldest, most prestigious, and most traditional producer of Moscatéis de Setúbal. This João Pires Moscatel de Setúbal 10 Anos is a generous wine with Denominação de Origem status, where the youngest wine in the blend is at least 10 years old. Deep golden in colour, it offers aromas of orange peel, apricot, walnuts, honey and fennel. Winemaking: Fermentation is halted by the addition of neutral spirit, and the wine is kept in contact with its skins for 5 months. Afterwards, the free-run juice (sangria) is blended with wine from the press. This 10-year blend is aged between 10 and 15 years in pipas or casks of used wood. Best enjoyed in moderation as an aperitif at 10°C or with dessert at 16°C. Deep golden colour. On the nose, orange peel, apricot, walnuts, honey and fennel. On the palate, fruity and smooth, with a very long finish. It pairs well with convent sweets, orange tart and blue cheeses. Serve at 10–14°C. At 18.5% vol., it comes 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 on its side, in a cool, dark place free from temperature fluctuations. Once opened, reseal it and keep it in the refrigerator to preserve its aromas.

Food pairing

Desserts, cheese, nuts

Taste this wine at:

José Maria da Fonseca

Azeitão Península de Setúbal Wine Shop