Favaios Douro Muscat Classic 0,75l
Description
Favaios Winery Classic Muscat Wine nowwins even more relevance with the Gold Medal received at the Muscats du Monde 2021 Competition,
This competition brings together international experts to evaluate the best muscatels, this year there were 182 wines in the tasting, representing 19 countries and only 35 wines were awarded Gold medals.
Favaios is one of the best national MOSCATEL DOC. This classic is the youngest Moscatel that Adega de Favaios sells, but it is also the one that has been produced for the longest time, practically since the company was founded.
It is vinified in the traditional way, in intense skin maceration, in order to extract as much as possible the aromatic components so characteristic of this grape variety. This contact with the skins lasts for 3 or 4 days until the moment when the fermentation must be interrupted with the addition of wine spirit. This mixture of partially fermented must and brandy then goes through a 3-year aging process, gaining harmony and complexity until the moment of making the batch that can be enjoyed by consumers.
TASTING NOTES It has a clear and shiny appearance with an appealing golden colour. Favaios is marked by the typical aromas of the muscatel variety, extremely rich and aromatic. In the tasting, the aromas of the variety stand out, highlighting the floral notes, citrus fruits such as orange, tangerine and lime, as well as honey and caramel. The taste is quite sweet and velvety, reminiscent of honey and fruit compotes.
Region: Favaios, Douro
Grape varieties: Moscatel Galego (100%)
Alcohol Content (º): 17.0% alc./vol.
Classification: DOC Moscatel do Douro
Soil: Transition/Shale Granitic
History
Moscatel is one of the oldest and most famous fortified wines in the world. An eastern Mediterranean grape that was introduced in the Iberian Peninsula by the Romans. Its distinctive aroma is really easy to recognise.
Moscatel de Favaios resurfaced in the 50s in Douro the name comes from "Flavias" ancient Roman settlement, a corrupted form of the name "Flavius", the historical founder of this town.
Favaios - Douro Region:
