COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
1999
GRAPE
Moscatel Galego Branco
PRODUCER
Adega Cooperativa de Favaios, Crl
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Moscatel do Douro 1999 Colheita from Adega Cooperativa de Favaios is a fortified wine from the Douro DOC. It was created from selected grapes and aged in old oak barrels. This particular bottling is part of a commemorative blend that included harvests from seven different decades, with 1999 being one of the chosen years. Adega Cooperativa de Favaios, founded in 1952, is a cooperative of wine growers dedicated to producing Moscatel de Favaios, and it is now one of Portugal's largest producers of this wine. The region of Favaios, known as the 'Moscatel capital,' is located on a plateau over 600 meters above sea level, where the unique terroir contributes to the grape's characteristics.
ALCOHOL
19.0%
AVG. PRICE
€92
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Favaios is known as the 'Moscatel capital' of Portugal.
Fact 02
This wine is part of a commemorative blend celebrating 70 years of Adega Cooperativa de Favaios.
Fact 03
Moscatel wines are fortified, meaning fermentation is stopped early by adding grape brandy.
Fact 04
The 1999 vintage was recognized with 18 points by Vinho Grandes Escolhas.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Moscatel do Douro is produced by selecting grapes and aging the resulting wine in old oak barrels. The winemaking process involves a traditional fermentation that is stopped midway through by the addition of grape brandy. This technique is used to preserve the natural sweetness of the grapes and to increase the alcohol content of the wine. The aging in oak casks allows the wine to develop its complex flavor profile and color.
