Appellation Muscat of Setúbal - DOC

Muscat de Setúbal, a DOC designation located in the Setúbal region in southern Portugal, is particularly renowned for its sweet and aromatic wines. This vineyard benefits from a microclimate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Arrábida mountains, offering ideal conditions for growing the Muscat grape variety. Muscat de Setúbal wines are primarily made from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat of Alexandria varieties, allowing the production of wines with intense aromas of flowers, citrus, and honey, with a lovely freshness on the palate.

The Muscat de Setúbal designation stands out due to its traditional winemaking techniques, particularly extended maceration to extract maximum flavors and fermentation halted by the addition of wine alcohol, thus preserving the grape's natural sugars. The wines are then aged for several years in oak barrels, imparting additional complexity and richness.

For wine enthusiasts looking to enrich their wine cellar with Portuguese treasures, Muscat de Setúbal represents a remarkable choice. Using a wine cellar management app can help track the development of these exceptional wines and organize their tasting when they reach their peak.