Colecção Privada DSF Moscatel de Setúbal Sole 1999

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: Very floral, with iris and jasmine aroma on the first impact. Afterwards it can be noticed aromas of raisins and nuts. PALATE: Dried fig, almond and roasted hazelnut. FINISH: Very long.

Vinification: Fermentation stopped by adding brandy, in this case 70% Cognac and 30% Armagnac. 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 serve at 10ºC or as a dessert wine serve at 16ºC.

Date of Bottling: September 2021

Winemaker: Domingos Soares Franco