Moscatel de Favaios - Classico
Moscatel de Favaios
Douro Valley
Moscatel Galego (100%) -
17% abv
Vegan Friendly
Favaios Clássico 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
Food Match
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!