In the glass
What it pairs with
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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 do Portal Moscatel do Douro
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
Portal makes a rare aged fortified Moscatel from the Favaios-area Moscatel Galego grape.
- 1996 — Moscatel do Douro range established
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Portal
- Grapes
- Moscatel Galego Branco
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Fortified and aged in seasoned oak casks in a sweet Moscatel style
- ABV
- 17.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1996
Scores
- Wine Spectator 89
Frequently asked about Quinta do Portal Moscatel do Douro
What does Quinta do Portal Moscatel do Douro taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A rare fortified Moscatel do Douro, intensely aromatic with orange blossom and candied citrus, sweet but lifted by fresh acidity.
When should I drink Quinta do Portal Moscatel do Douro?
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 do Portal Moscatel do Douro?
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 do Portal Moscatel do Douro?
The blend is Moscatel Galego Branco. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.