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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 5 years from release.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 87/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Orange and almond cake Citrus on citrus.More wines for dessert →
- Creme brulee Honeyed sweetness with custard.More wines for dessert →
- Blue cheese Sweet wine cuts salty blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Orange and almond cake, Creme brulee, Blue cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Moscatel de Favaios is a distinctive sweet fortified wine of the Favaios plateau; Avessada is one of its leading ambassadors through its wine museum and tastings.
- 1854Estate origins on the Favaios plateau
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta da Avessada · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Moscatel Galego Branco
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Fortified and aged in seasoned oak casks in the sweet Moscatel de Favaios style
- ABV
- 17.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1854
Frequently asked about Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios
What does Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The signature sweet fortified Moscatel of the Favaios plateau, intensely aromatic with orange blossom, candied citrus and honey, lifted by fresh acidity.
When should I drink Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios?
Drink 0 to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios?
Orange and almond cake is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Blue cheese. Citrus on citrus.
What grapes are in Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios?
The blend is Moscatel Galego Branco. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.
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