Quinta do Portal Moscatel Mural de Favaios NV

Moscatel is one of the best known aromatic grape varieties. When aged in oak it matures into fabulous nectar with characteristic aromas such as orange, orange blossom and dry fruits, which are obtained due to controlled aging in oak barrels.
In the mouth it has a fresh and complex finish that is very refreshing and seductive.

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Viticulture

The Douro is the oldest and one of the most important wine regions in the world.

Located in Northeast Portugal, within the Douro River basin, surrounded by craggy mountains that give it very particular soil and climacteric characteristics, this region spreads over a total area of approximately 250,000 hectares and is divided into three sub-regions that differ greatly from each other not only as regards the weather but also for socio-economical reasons.
Quinta do Portal properties are located in the Cima-Corgo sub- region, an area that has been showing very good balance regarding its resistance to climate changes.

The vineyards are spread by 5 estates -
Quinta do Portal
Quinta do Confradeiro
Quinta dos Muros, Quinta da Abelheira
Quinta das Manuelas

The different altitudes and solar exposures and the mixture of grape varieties allow us to produce excellent grapes that produce a diversity of wines of great quality.

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Vinification

The grapes are hand picked and then transported in small cases before the fermentation process begins. This involves maceration in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 20-22°C. Ageing is an average of 3 years in old barrels.

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Recommendation

It should de served fresh (12°C) and can be enjoyed with your favourite sweets. Could be paired too with some dried or fresh fruits and also goes well with egg custard desserts.