Colecção Privada DSF Moscatel de Setúbal Armagnac 2008

Domingos Soares Franco, winemaker and vice-president, is the youngest of the two representatives of the sixth generation of the family that manages José Maria da Fonseca. As both Vice-President and senior winemaker of the company Domingos has become a prominent figure in the field of Portuguese winemaking and viticulture. Although all José Maria da Fonseca’s wines are of his making, some are particularly special to him. Labelled “Domingos Soares Franco Private Collection”.

Grape Varieties: Moscatel de Setúbal 100%

Type of Soil: Clay-lime

Tasting Notes: COLOR: Honey. AROMA: Banana, ripe pear and nougat. PALATE: Ripe banana, nuts, pine nuts and almonds wrapped in caramelized sugar. FINISH: Very long.

Vinification: Fermentation stopped by adding brandy, in this case from Armagnac region. There was skin contact of 3 months

Ageing: In used oak No ageing in bottle is necessary, because it does not improve after bottling.

Storage: The bottles should be laid down at a temperature of 12ºC and 60% humidity.

Shelf Life: Several years

Serving Sugesttions: As an aperitif served at 10ºC or as a dessert wine serve at 16ºC.

Date of Bottling: August 2020

Winemaker: Domingos Soares Franco