COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Moscatel Graúdo, Arinto, Malvasia, Boais
PRODUCER
Jose Maria da Fonseca
REGION
Península de Setúbal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal 20 Anos is a distinguished fortified wine from Jose Maria da Fonseca, Portugal's oldest table wine producer, established in 1834. This wine originates from the Setúbal Peninsula, a region renowned for its suitability for high-quality Moscatel wines, shaped by the influence of the Tagus and Sado Rivers and the Serra da Arrábida mountain range. The wine is a non-vintage blend, with its youngest components at least 20 years old and some nearing 80 years, including wines as old as 1911. It is primarily made from Moscatel Graúdo, with potential additions of Arinto, Malvasia, and Boais grapes. The 'Alambre' brand name signifies both the estate where José Maria da Fonseca first planted Moscatel vines and the wine's characteristic amber color.
ALCOHOL
18.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Components of this wine are nearly 80 years old.
Fact 02
The name 'Alambre' means amber, referencing the wine's color.
Fact 03
It's a blend of Moscatel Graúdo, Arinto, Malvasia, and Boais.
Fact 04
Jose Maria da Fonseca is Portugal's oldest table wine producer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal 20 Anos is produced using the traditional Moscatel de Setúbal method, which involves the addition of brandy at a specific point in the winemaking process, determined by alcohol analysis. This fortification halts fermentation, preserving the wine's inherent sweetness and aromatic qualities. The wine is subsequently aged in used oak casks, a process that allows for oxidative development and contributes to its complex character. This particular bottling is a non-vintage blend, composed of wines that have a minimum age of 20 years, with some components dating back significantly further. The producer, Jose Maria da Fonseca, integrates modern winemaking techniques with traditional knowledge, and the company actively pursues biodiversity, sustainable practices, and the conservation of natural resources.
