Adega De Favaios Moscatel Do Douro

Favaios in the heart of the Douro Valley is a cooperative with many top quality associates who care and look after each one of their grapes with passion. They started this association in 1952 and the winery combines new technology with the region's centuries old winemaking traditions, which makes all the difference in the quality of their wines. Wines from the Douro are typically slighter higher in price but at Adega de Favaios they manage to focus on quality at a lower price. No compromises are made they simply embrace the future by taking care of the past. Some of their wines are certified vegan and in 2018 they were hailed as “One of the best tasting spots on the Douro river cruise” by The Telegraph.

Moscatel,

Favaios Classico is the youngest style Moscatel from Adega de Favaios, although is made since the foundation of the company. Traditionally vinified, with intense skin maceration, in order to extract the maximum aromatic components of this grape variety. With 3 or 4 days with skin contacts until fermentation is stopped with the addition of a wine spirit. This mixtureof partially fermented must & spirits goes through a 3 year ageing process, for balance & complexity until the final blend is made.

With a clear & bright golden colour, Favaios has rich & aromatic notes of orange peel, floral, fennel & fresh limes s & apricots. The pallet is in harmony with the aromas where you fell floral notes, citrus fruits such as orange, tangerine & lime, as well as hints of honey & caramel . Lovely velvety texture , reminiscent of honey. All hold together with freshness & lighter character. Serving

Versatile as it can be served as an aperitif or with desserts. Serve at a temperature of 12C & once open keep it in the fridge to keep freshness, can keeps for average of 4/5 months. Pairs well with custard & fruit, vanilla ice-cream, apple crumble & cinnamon desserts & goes in perfection with Christmas pies!