COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Moscatel Galego Branco
PRODUCER
Adega Cooperativa de Favaios
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Favaíto Moscatel do Douro is a fortified wine produced by Adega Cooperativa de Favaios in Portugal's Douro region. The wine is made exclusively from the Moscatel Galego Branco grape, thriving on the Favaios plateau, a location historically recognized for its Moscatel production. The Adega Cooperativa de Favaios was established in 1952 by over one hundred local grape growers, forming a collective to support and promote their regional wines. The wine's production is notable as it is a non-vintage blend, ensuring a consistent style. It is also recognized for its vegan-friendly status, utilizing plant-based enological products.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€1
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Favaios is known as the 'Moscatel capital' of Portugal.
Fact 02
A historical regulation crisis in the 1930s spurred the creation of the Favaios cooperative.
Fact 03
This wine is vegan-friendly, using plant-based enological products.
Fact 04
Available in convenient mini bottles for easy enjoyment.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Favaíto Moscatel do Douro is produced by lightly crushing the Moscatel Galego Branco grapes and allowing them to macerate on their skins for two days at controlled temperatures (23-25°C). Fermentation is then stopped by the addition of brandy, a process known as fortification, which results in a wine with high alcohol and residual sugar. Following fortification, the wine undergoes a maturation period of three years in stainless steel tanks before its release. This method of aging in stainless steel is chosen to maintain the wine's fresh, fruity character and aromatic intensity.
