Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from release.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 201987/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Orange and almond cake
    Citrus on citrus.
  • Creme brulee
    Honeyed sweetness with custard.
  • Blue cheese
    Sweet wine cuts salty blue cheese.

How to serve Quinta da Avessada Moscatel de Favaios

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1854: Estate 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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