PROFILE

Produced entirely with Moscatel Roxo grapes from a single harvest, from certified vineyards planted on the slopes of the Arrábida mountains, DO Setúbal Demarcated Region. In the 2009 harvest, on August 28th, the grapes from the Quinta dos Frades vineyard were harvested, which in this "terroir" always ripen early. The winemaking technology used was the one traditionally employed for DO Setúbal wines in this region: after a short fermentation of the must in contact with the skins, selected wine brandy was added. By stopping the fermentation, this allowed the preservation of the grapes' original sweetness. The wine was kept during the winter in contact with the skins and then drawn off, and the mass was pressed. This was followed by a 15-year aging period in 200-liter oak barrels, previously used for whiskey, in a special warehouse where large temperature fluctuations occur. These aging conditions cause a concentration and intensity of aromas and flavors, which further accentuate the unique personality of these fortified wines. It was bottled on December 9, 2024.

TASTING NOTES

This wine features a dark topaz color, an intense, rich, and complex aroma, with floral notes of orange blossom and roses, raisins, almonds, and honey. In the mouth, flavors are identical to the aromas, with a sweetness well-balanced by good acidity and astringency, resulting in a combination with body, smoothness, and good persistence.