COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Moscatel de Alejandría
PRODUCER
Bodegas Quitapenas
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Quitapenas, founded in 1880, is one of the historic cathedrals of wine in the Málaga D.O. The name 'Quitapenas' literally translates to 'remove sorrows,' reflecting the joyful, comforting nature of these traditional sweet wines. Located in southern Spain, the winery utilizes the sun-drenched Moscatel de Alejandría grapes grown in the slate-rich soils of the Axarquía region and the northern zone of Málaga. This golden elixir represents centuries of Andalusian winemaking tradition, capturing the warmth and coastal influence of the Mediterranean.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Quitapenas' translates to 'sorrow-remover,' coined by the founder's friend in the 19th century.
Fact 02
Moscatel de Alejandría is one of the oldest genetically unmodified grape varieties still in existence today.
Fact 03
The grapes are grown on incredibly steep slate slopes in Axarquía, requiring manual harvest often aided by mules.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Quitapenas Dorado is crafted from late-harvested Moscatel de Alejandría grapes. The grapes undergo controlled fermentation which is arrested by the addition of wine alcohol (fortification) to retain the natural grape sugars. It is then aged using traditional oxidative methods in seasoned oak casks, allowing the wine to develop its characteristic deep golden color, complex aromas, and smooth, luscious texture.
