{"title":"Muscat of Alexandria","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Muscat of Alexandria wines at Vinogrande: a white grape known for an aromatic, floral profile. A selection of producers and regions that shows the character of this grape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moscatel-de-setubal-horacio-simoes","title":"Moscatel de Setúbal Horácio Simões","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMoscatel de Setúbal Horácio Simões\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected and traditional fortified wines of the Setúbal Peninsula. Made by the prestigious Casa Agrícola Horácio Simões, a century-old winery founded in 1910 at Quinta do Anjo (Palmela), it stands out for its artisanal lagar winemaking and long skin contact (skin maceration), giving enormous aromatic richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eLight topaz colour. An intense Moscatel nose, floral, spicy, with raisins and walnuts. Round, very soft and fresh on the palate. Long, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Horácio Simões","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40192950435980,"sku":"","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/setubal.jpg?v=1771177480"},{"product_id":"vista-alegre-lagrima-tawny","title":"Vista Alegre Lagrima Tawny","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003eMade by the traditional Port method. After destemming and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation follows with skin maceration. Fermentation is temperature-controlled and stopped by adding grape spirit. The whole winemaking process, overseen by the winemaking team, takes into account the grapes, their ripeness and the desired sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThis wine, with an average age of 4–5 years, comes from a selected blend of white wines aged in oak casks and vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vallegre Vinho dos Porto SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40192997163148,"sku":"","price":8.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/products\/vista-alegre-lagrima-tawny-9323334.png?v=1761786590"},{"product_id":"coroa-douro-branco-2025","title":"Coroa D'Ouro Branco 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoroa d'Ouro Branco 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fresh, citrusy white made by the prestigious family winery Poças, based in Portugal's Douro demarcated region. It's a young vintage that draws on the cooler microclimates of the Baixo Corgo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale golden-straw colour. Tropical notes, with aromas of honey and passion fruit. Crisp and fresh, with balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fields\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poças Júnior Vinhos SA","offers":[{"title":"2025","offer_id":47148204491089,"sku":"","price":6.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/coroa-douro-branco-2024-5765513.png?v=1761785405"},{"product_id":"moscatel-h-simoes-rare-cask-1974-0-50","title":"Moscatel H. Simões Rare Cask 1974","description":"\u003cspan class=\"product-field-display\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA dessert wine produced in the Setúbal region, demarcated since 1907. Casa Agrícola Horácio Simões, founded in 1910, has always invested in innovative products, hence our commitment to a grape variety that had died out in the region. That commitment allowed us to produce this nectar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-field product-field-type-S\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Horácio Simões","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40328826224780,"sku":"","price":124.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/products\/moscatel-h-simoes-rare-cask-1974-2201530.png?v=1761785672"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-piloto-moscatel-de-setubal-superior","title":"Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Superior","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Superior \u003c\/strong\u003eis a benchmark fortified wine made in the prestigious Península de Setúbal by the renowned Quinta do Piloto. Made from the traditional Moscatel de Setúbal (or Moscatel Graúdo) grape, this fortified wine represents four generations of the Cardoso family's winemaking heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__score\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.25rem .9rem;border:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));background:rgb(184 149 90 \/ .08);border-radius:2px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:1.75rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-num\" style=\"font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003eRP 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by vg-desc__score-reviewer\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;flex-basis:100%;opacity:.8;\"\u003eReviewed by: Mark Squires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe Moscatel de Setúbal Superior was aged for six years in old Cognac barrels. Bottled in March 2022 under a long cork, it has 189 grams of residual sugar and 18% alcohol. Structured, concentrated and full of darker flavours, this is a big wine for a young Roxo. The Cognac barrels may also slightly influence the flavours. Overall, it's a young Moscatel with some distinction, still at an affordable price. The price refers to a 500-millilitre bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Piloto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40329853468812,"sku":"","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/products\/quinta-do-piloto-moscatel-de-setubal-superior-8965598.jpg?v=1761785675"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-piloto-moscatel-de-setubal-20-anos-superior","title":"Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal 20 anos Superior","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal 20 anos Superior\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Portugal's most emblematic and complex fortified wines. Made on the Setúbal Peninsula by the prestigious Quinta do Piloto, this blend is made up of selected vintages (such as 1996, 1999 and 2000) and ages oxidatively in century-old 100-litre casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRP 94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by: Mark Squires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NV Moscatel de Setúbal Superior 20 Anos has 290 grams of residual sugar. It's a blend of the 1996, 1999 and 2000 vintages. The most exciting of the Moscatels in this issue, this is where molasses and apricots come together to create something complex and special. The mid-palate has that rich, unctuous feel. Overall it stays well balanced, and the finish is practically endless. The question here isn't how long the finish lasts, but whether it will ever stop sending out waves of flavour. It costs about 85 euros in Portugal for a 500 ml bottle, but it isn't imported yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fields\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Piloto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40329866838156,"sku":"","price":89.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/products\/quinta-do-piloto-moscatel-de-setubal-20-anos-superior-7421270.jpg?v=1761786900"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-piloto-moscatel-de-setubal-10-anos-superior","title":"Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal 10 anos Superior","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal 10 anos Superior\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding fortified wine made by the prestigious Quinta do Piloto in the Palmela area. It's a blend of different vintages aged in century-old 100-litre chestnut casks, where it rests on a \"mother\" (old sediment) more than a hundred years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__score\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.25rem .9rem;border:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));background:rgb(184 149 90 \/ .08);border-radius:2px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:1.75rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-num\" style=\"font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003eRP 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by vg-desc__score-reviewer\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;flex-basis:100%;opacity:.8;\"\u003eReviewed by: Mark Squires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe NV Moscatel de Setúbal Superior 10 Anos was bottled in 2019 (helpfully noted on the neck label), with 240 grams of residual sugar and a stopper cork. It's a blend of the 2002, 2008 and 2009 vintages, aged in very old 100-litre Portuguese chestnut casks containing old sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eMore balanced and at the same time more unctuous than the Roxo, this elegant Moscatel seems almost restrained after the two Roxo versions in this issue. Even so, it keeps all that liveliness typical of Moscatel; it's delicious. For its age, it shows ample concentration and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Piloto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40329887678604,"sku":"","price":36.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/Superior.jpg?v=1771173446"},{"product_id":"susana-esteban-vinyle-2022-2023","title":"Susana Esteban Vinyle 2022\/2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSusana Esteban Vinyle 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition white from the Alentejo (Portalegre), standing out for its unique, music-inspired concept and winemaking technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__score\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.25rem .9rem;border:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));background:rgb(184 149 90 \/ .08);border-radius:2px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:1.75rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-num\" style=\"font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by vg-desc__score-reviewer\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;flex-basis:100%;opacity:.8;\"\u003eReviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe 2022 Vinyle was fermented and aged in 500-litre oak barrels that had been used for the 2020 Sidecar with Champagne grower Emmanuel Lassaigne; before that, he had used some for his own Champagne. It comes from an old vineyard, like the others, planted with a mix of local varieties (Arinto, Roupeiro, Alicante Branco, Fernão Pires, Antão Vaz, Moscatel, etc.). The must fermented in barrel and the wine aged for eight months on fine lees. The nose is very expressive — elegant, nuanced, detailed and balanced. It shows great finesse, perfectly integrated oak and an ethereal quality, with energy and lightness. It has 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.29 and 5.7 grams of acidity. There is purity and elegance that become more medicinal with time in the glass. This wine was first produced in 2021. 1,850 bottles were filled in September 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eSusana Esteban is a Galician winemaker who built her career in Portugal — at Quinta do Côtto and Quinta do Crasto in the Douro, and later in the Alentejo, where she consults for many producers and has run her own project since 2011. She produces 35,000 to 40,000 bottles a year. Every year she collaborates with another winemaker or wine personality on a wine called Sidecar, the two most recent being with Champagne grower Emmanuel Lassaigne and Galician distributor José Luis Aragunde of Ribeira de Fefiñans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eShe works in the Portalegre area, a cooler, higher part of the Alentejo where ripening is slower and harvest later than in the south of the region. She works with rented vineyards and buys grapes, but has acquired a property in Alegrete where she has planted five hectares, 60% red and 40% white varieties, which will complement her current portfolio in future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003ePublished: 4 April 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Susana Esteban","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":50078053663057,"sku":null,"price":34.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2023","offer_id":51991046750545,"sku":null,"price":34.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/susana-esteban-vinyle-202120222023-1949471.png?v=1761784586"},{"product_id":"moscatel-quinta-do-piloto-moscatel-whisky-50cl","title":"Moscatel Quinta Do Piloto Moscatel Whisky 50Cl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMoscatel Quinta do Piloto Viagens Whisky 50cl \u003c\/strong\u003eis an innovative fortified wine from the Setúbal Peninsula, part of Quinta do Piloto's special \"Viagens\" series. This edition stands out for ageing in casks that previously held Scotch whisky, combining Moscatel's traditional sweetness with the spirit's complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes and Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc__specs\" style=\"margin:1.5rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__spec\" style=\"margin:0;padding:.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(184 149 90 \/ .35);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour and Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark topaz, with floral and spicy aromas. Some also pick up notes of tangerine, lilies and lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__spec\" style=\"margin:0;padding:.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(184 149 90 \/ .35);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Described as round, very smooth and fresh, with a very long finish. Fruity on the palate, with good acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__spec\" style=\"margin:0;padding:.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(184 149 90 \/ .35);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a Moscatel de Setúbal, from one of Portugal's regions famous for this kind of fortified wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Piloto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50637263700305,"sku":"","price":69.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/moscatel-quinta-do-piloto-viagens-whisky-50cl-3449563.jpg?v=1761784621"},{"product_id":"moscatel-horacio-simoes-excellent-single-cask-500ml","title":"Moscatel Horácio Simões Excellent Single Cask 500ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003eMoscatel Horácio Simões Excellent Single Cask is much more than an exceptional wine: it is a living testament to the history and resilience of a family devoted to winegrowing for over a century. Produced in a year of great change in Portugal, this nectar was carefully preserved, hidden from the world, until a special occasion brought it back to the table, surprising everyone with its extraordinary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eWith limited production and a meticulous approach in both vineyard and cellar, this Moscatel Roxo reflects Casa Horácio Simões' dedication to creating something truly unique. The careful selection of the cask behind this Single Cask shows the commitment to offering enthusiasts a wine with a distinctive, unmatched personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__section vg-desc__section--coraroma\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__kicker\" data-vg-label=\"coraroma\" style=\"display:block;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-variant:small-caps;font-weight:500;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));margin:0 0 .35rem;\"\u003eColour \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/span\u003eVisually stunning, with a topaz hue and greenish glints, it has a complex nose featuring floral notes and spice. On the palate it is round, silky and incredibly fresh, ending in a long, memorable finish. More than a wine, this Moscatel is a true sensory experience and a legacy that can now be enjoyed by all lovers of this noble grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Horácio Simões","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50749140173137,"sku":"","price":58.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/moscatel-horacio-simoes-excellent-single-cask-500ml-1176311.jpg?v=1761785024"},{"product_id":"boekenhoutskloof-semillon-branco-2022","title":"Boekenhoutskloof Semillon Branco 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBoekenhoutskloof Semillon Branco 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prestigious South African white made from old vines in the Franschhoek Valley, some planted in 1902. It stands out for its complexity and texture, fermented and aged in French oak barrels and concrete eggs for 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__score\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.25rem .9rem;border:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));background:rgb(184 149 90 \/ .08);border-radius:2px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:1.75rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-num\" style=\"font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003eRP 93+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by vg-desc__score-reviewer\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;flex-basis:100%;opacity:.8;\"\u003eReviewed by: Monica Larner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe Boekenhoutskloof 2022 Franschhoek Semillon comes from a parcel of old vines, one of the oldest in the Western Cape, planted in 1902. Another vineyard on sandy soils was planted in 1942 and another on granite soils in 1956. A small percentage of Muscat, just 2–3%, is added to the blend. The Muscat is picked last and put into Tava clay pots to keep it as neutral as possible. Even so, it adds a light touch of acacia blossom and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe Semillon has a waxy texture and richness, with notes of linseed oil and chamomile. Semillon was planted in the Cape in the 19th century and has mutated, showing a South African personality. This wine is slightly reductive and still closed. Although it's reaching the market now, it's worth leaving it longer in the cellar. According to owner Marc Kent, Semillon becomes very food-friendly with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc__specs\" style=\"margin:1.5rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__spec\" style=\"margin:0;padding:.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(184 149 90 \/ .35);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always an excellent Semillon, with texture and compact structure. Complex aromas of apricots, beeswax, Asian pears and hints of white chocolate. A little almond. Medium to full-bodied, with a long, creamy finish. From old vines planted in 1902, 1942 and 1936. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__spec\" style=\"margin:0;padding:.6rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(184 149 90 \/ .35);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boekenhoutskloof's world-class Semillon uses grapes from three distinct parcels in Franschhoek, planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942, combined with 3% Muscat d'Alexandrie. It has more acidity and restraint than the dazzling 2020, and less of that struck-match character, with notes of lemongrass, vanilla cream and beeswax around a core of well-defined acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eExperts at Fine Wine Library and Wine Cellar consider this wine a safe investment for collectors, predicting an ideal drinking window of 2026 to 2037 thanks to its great ageing potential in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boekenhoutskloof Winery","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":51121430528337,"sku":"","price":52.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/boekenhoutskloof-semillon-branco-2021-2153371.jpg?v=1761785832"},{"product_id":"horacio-simoes-moscatel-costa-a-costa-e-testemunha","title":"Horácio Simões Moscatel Costa a Costa e Testemunha","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003eThe Horácio Simões Moscatel Costa a Costa e Testemunha pack is made up of two 2010 wines: Costa a Costa, which spent 5 long years travelling by boat, exposed to the motion of the sea and harsh temperatures, and the one that always stayed in the cellar for comparison, Testemunha (\"Witness\"). They show floral aromas, spice and evolution. On the palate they're round, very smooth and fresh, with a very long finish. Compare them both… it's a great exercise! May throw a deposit over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Horácio Simões","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51982153253201,"sku":null,"price":63.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/horacio-simoes-moscatel-costa-a-costa-e-testemunha-7867607.jpg?v=1761784513"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-piloto-moscatel-de-setubal-colecao-da-familia-50cl","title":"Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Coleção da Família 50cl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003eQuinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Coleção de Família is a fortified wine of intense topaz with olive-green tints. With the barrels last topped up in 1996, the nose is very complex and exuberant, with notes of honey, nuts, coffee and tobacco, hints of surrounding vegetation and subtle spicy aromas recalling curry. On the palate it's clearly aged and rare, with a dense consistency from sugars concentrated over the years. It finishes with vibrant acidity for a unique, memorable tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__score\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.25rem .9rem;border:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));background:rgb(184 149 90 \/ .08);border-radius:2px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:1.75rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-num\" style=\"font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003eRP 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eReviewed by: Mark Squires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe NV Moscatel de Setúbal Coleção da Família (the blue label; the Roxo version has a white label) is, this time, the 2021 bottling. It has 295 grams per litre of residual sugar, a bar-top cork and almost 17% alcohol. The winery says that in the early 20th century, when Humberto da Silva Cardoso bought Quinta do Piloto, he “set aside 10 small 50-litre barrels for himself, which he filled with the best moscatel from his estates. Since then, this moscatel has stayed in the shade of the Quinta do Piloto cellar, reserved only for the family. Year after year, four generations have followed the ritual of filling each barrel with the best of each vintage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe last addition to this solera-style Moscatel was in 2002, as with the last version I reviewed, but the barrel has been topped up twice since with portions of the 2002 vintage (25 more litres each time). Although it's a non-vintage wine, with different blends of years in each release, it comes with a booklet that includes the bottling date. Unfortunately, that isn't shown on the outside. Only 35 bottles are released each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eQuite elegant, this wine still has plenty of concentration, but also surprising finesse for the category. If you're looking for one of those more syrupy styles, this isn't it. Even so, the concentration is clearly there and the unctuous texture stands out. The mid-palate finesse is surprisingly good and the flavours are glorious, with a touch of spice. This is a star, still well preserved and young, with no sign of tired fruit. The price is a bit high, but setting that aside, the wine delivers everything it promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Piloto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52366509408593,"sku":null,"price":4749.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/Quinta-do-Piloto-Moscatel-de-Setubal-Coleccao-de-Familia.png?v=1763230125"},{"product_id":"quinta-da-pellada-muleta-undated","title":"Quinta da Pellada Muleta Undated","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vg-desc\" style=\"font-family:inherit;color:inherit;max-width:46rem;margin:0 auto;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__lead\" style=\"font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-weight:400;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta da Pellada Muleta Undated (Sem Data)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptional, rare release from the renowned producer Álvaro de Castro, in the Dão. Unlike the usual vintage-dated editions (such as 2017 or 2020), this \"Non-Vintage\" (NV) version is a blend of wines from three consecutive years: 2021, 2022 and 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__score\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.25rem .9rem;border:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));background:rgb(184 149 90 \/ .08);border-radius:2px;padding:.85rem 1.1rem;margin:1.75rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-num\" style=\"font-size:1.75rem;line-height:1;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__score-by vg-desc__score-reviewer\" style=\"font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;flex-basis:100%;opacity:.8;\"\u003eReviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe NV Muleta Sem Data may be a one-off release, as it's a blend of wines from 2021, 2022 and 2023, which is rare — an experiment like so many they carry out — with the idea of preserving the genetic heritage of their bush-trained vines, as they identified three plots more than 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eIt has a complex nose, with notes of wild berries, herbs, spice, flowers, crushed stone and a citrus touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__section vg-desc__section--boca\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__kicker\" data-vg-label=\"boca\" style=\"display:block;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-variant:small-caps;font-weight:500;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));margin:0 0 .35rem;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003eThe palate is vibrant, very finely structured, with elegant tannins and great freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe vines had been abandoned but were recovered by them and are planted with a myriad of grapes: yes, the usual Jaen and Baga, but also others such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Pinheira and Moscatel Pardo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eIt aged for 24 months in seven-year-old 400-litre barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eSuperb!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eQuinta da Pellada Muleta Undated (NV), the result of a careful blend of the 2018, 2019 and 2021 vintages, is a wine of exceptional precision and identity, as highlighted by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, who gives it 97 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__section vg-desc__section--aroma\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__kicker\" data-vg-label=\"aroma\" style=\"display:block;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-variant:small-caps;font-weight:500;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));margin:0 0 .35rem;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003eOn the nose it impresses with its complexity and freshness. Wild red fruits — such as cranberries and redcurrants — stand out, wrapped in delicate floral violet notes, complemented by subtle nuances of white spice and a mineral touch recalling graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__section vg-desc__section--boca\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__kicker\" data-vg-label=\"boca\" style=\"display:block;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-variant:small-caps;font-weight:500;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));margin:0 0 .35rem;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003eOn the palate it's elegant and vibrant from the first moment. The texture is silky, with extremely fine, almost chalky tannins, while firm, precise acidity structures the whole and gives remarkable energy, perfectly balancing the concentration of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__section vg-desc__section--final\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vg-desc__kicker\" data-vg-label=\"final\" style=\"display:block;font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-variant:small-caps;font-weight:500;color:var(--vg-desc-accent, var(--vg-gold, #B8955A));margin:0 0 .35rem;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003eThe finish is long and persistent, marked by an evident mineral expression, a direct reflection of Quinta da Pellada's granite soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vg-desc__p\" style=\"margin:0 0 1.15rem;\"\u003eThe decision not to declare a vintage is one of its most praised aspects: by combining three different years, the producer has created a complete, harmonious wine where structure, fruit and freshness live together. A wine described as “intellectual”, yet deeply pleasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pellada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53051192705361,"sku":null,"price":84.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3218\/4972\/files\/quinta-da-pellada-muleta-2020-4089665.webp?v=1761787165"}],"url":"https:\/\/vinogrande.es\/en\/collections\/casta-moscatel-graudo.oembed","provider":"Vinogrande","version":"1.0","type":"link"}