Moscatel de Setúbal: Terroir, Time & Innovation

Portuguese wine expert Sarah Ahmed will explore the influence of terroir, time and innovation on this vinous nectar. What is the impact of sand versus clay/limestone soils on flavour profile? How do skin maceration and ageing times influence the wines. Or ageing in stainless steel, wood or concrete amphora? What happens when you fortify Moscatel de Setúbal with Armagnac or Cognac? And who or what is Trois?

Located a stone’s throw south of Lisbon, Península de Setúbal is a sizeable region, encompassing the peninsula itself to the north and a much larger corridor of land between the Atlantic Ocean and Alentejo. Península de Setúbal’s most famous wines - Moscatel de Setúbal and Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal – are exclusively sourced from the peninsula itself. Here, the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and rivers Tagus and Sado, different soils and topography – hills and plains - create the perfect conditions for growing these glorious fortified wines.

Masterclass time: 1.00pm, Bishop Partridge Room

Wines to be tasted:

Adega de Palmela Moscatel de Setúbal 2021 (DO Moscatel de Setúbal)
Adega de Pegões Moscatel de Setúbal (DO Moscatel de Setúbal)
Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal 2021 Concrete Anforas (DO Moscatel de Setúbal)
TROIS Flor de Trois Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal 2017 (DO Moscatel de Roxo Setúbal)
Domingos Soares Franco Colecção Privada Moscatel de Setúbal Superior Armagnac 2008 (DO Moscatel de Setúbal)
Domingos Soares Franco Colecção Privada Moscatel de Setúbal Superior Cognac 1998 (DO Moscatel de Setúbal)
Bacalhôa Moscatel de Setúbal Superior 20 Anos D.O. 2000 (DO Moscatel de Setúbal)
Venancio da Costa Lima Moscatel de Setúbal Reserve 30 Years Old (DO Moscatel de Setúbal)

Details of how to apply for a place at this masterclass will be released nearer the time.

If you have not already registered to attend the Big Fortified Tasting, you can do so via the link below.