Best Beverage Types in the World
Moscatel de Setúbal is a fortified dessert wine produced on the Portuguese Setúbal peninsula. Primarily made from Moscatel de Setúbal, internationally known as Muscat of Alexandria, the wines are fortified with grape brandy and are then aged for a minimum of eighteen months.
The color of these sweet wines ranges from golden to amber, and their main aromas include a complex combination of honey, caramel, orange blossom, spices, and acacia notes. These luscious wines are great enjoyed on their own, but they also naturally pair with caramel-based or dry desserts and soft-centered cheese.
Fernão Pires is a white grape native to Portugal that is mostly associated with the wine regions of Tejo (Ribatejo) and Bairrada (where it is known as Maria Gomes). The grape is used in either varietals or blends, and it is also suitable for the production of sparkling and dessert wines.
The best expressions of the grape produce highly aromatic dry wines that will usually display floral and fruity aromas reminiscent of roses and citrus fruit such as lime, lemon, orange, and mandarins. These wines are best enjoyed young, and they are best paired with fish, poultry, or pork.
Castelão is a native Portuguese red-skinned grape that is mostly associated with sandy soils of Setúbal, but it is also grown in Tejo and Alentejo. It is one of the most commonly planted Portuguese grapes that is known under various synonyms and is used for both varietals and blends.
Although the character of these wines can slightly differ depending on soil and the region, the best expressions of Castelão will result in somewhat rustic, well-structured wines with bright acidity and firm tannins. With age, the tannins tend to become more mellow and softer.
Antão Vaz is a native Portuguese grape that can produce versatile white wines of excellent quality. It is a tough and resilient white grape that is considered a signature variety in Alentejo, where it prospers in a dry and warm climate.
The grape is used in varietals and blends. It is usually combined with varieties that provide higher acidity. Depending on the vinification and the terroir, it can produce wine of different characters. When harvested earlier, the wines will be vibrant, low in alcohol, and have better acidity.
Sercialinho is a Portuguese grape variety created in the 1950s at the Alcobaça research center in Bairrada. For some time, it was believed to be a cross of Sercial and Alvarinho, but ti was most likely created as a cross of Uva Cão and Vital.
The grape is rare and mostly used in blends, providing freshness and a bright, fruity aroma. It is rarely used as a varietal, but some producers have created interesting varietal examples, proving that the grape could have more potential. The wines are crisp and aromatic, usually high in acidity and alcohol, while the aroma is reminiscent of green apples and pears, sometimes with a touch of honey.
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AWARDS
Portugal Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2024, 2019, 2018
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2022
Berlin Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2018
BEST Casa Ermelinda Freitas Wines
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USA Wine Ratings - Gold
2023, 2022, 2021
Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2021, 2017
Portugal Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2019
BEST Adega Cooperativa De Redondo Wines
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2023
BEST BCH Comercio de Vinhos Wines
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Asia Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2017
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2023
BEST Adega de Borba Wines
AWARDS
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2023
BEST Herdade Fonte Paredes Wines
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2021, 2019
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2022
International Wine Challenge - IWC Champion Fortified Wine 2020 - Manuel Lozano Trophy
2020
BEST Bulas Wines Wines
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2024, 2016
Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2024, 2021, 2016
BEST Bacalhôa Wines
AWARDS
World Gin Awards - Country Winner
2020
BEST MVPGIN - Alimentos & Destilados, Lda Spirits
AWARDS
Berlin Wine Trophy - Grand Gold
2022
BEST Adega Cooperativa de Palmela Wines
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2022
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International Wine Challenge - IWC Champion Fortified Wine 2020 - Manuel Lozano Trophy
2020
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2022
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2024
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2024
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2024
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2023
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2023
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2023
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