COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
1992
GRAPE
Moscatel de Setúbal
PRODUCER
José Maria da Fonseca
REGION
Península de Setúbal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal is a fortified white wine produced by José Maria da Fonseca, a historic Portuguese winery founded in 1834. The wine originates from the Setúbal DOC in the Península de Setúbal region, a locale recognized for its suitability for the Moscatel grape. The primary grape variety used is Moscatel de Setúbal, with regulations permitting up to 30% of other permitted varieties. The 1992 vintage is a specific bottling from this producer and region, representing a particular year's harvest and subsequent aging process.
ALCOHOL
17.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
José Maria da Fonseca is one of Portugal's oldest wine producers.
Fact 02
Alambre is a traditional Portuguese term for amber, reflecting the wine's color.
Fact 03
Moscatel de Setúbal is fortified with grape brandy to halt fermentation.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in large wooden barrels for a minimum of 18 months.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Alambre Moscatel de Setúbal involves harvesting ripe Moscatel grapes. Fermentation is arrested by the addition of grape brandy, a process known as fortification, which stops the yeast activity and preserves residual sugar while increasing the alcohol level. Following fortification, the wine is aged in large wooden barrels for a minimum of 18 months. This aging period is critical for developing the wine's characteristic complexity and depth.
