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TECH SHEET

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Country
PortugalPortugal
Region
Setúbal
Type
Moscatel
Producer
Quinta do Piloto
Winemaker
Filipe Cardoso
Grapes
Moscatel Graúdoalso known as Moscatel Alexandria
Alcohol
17% vol.
Bottle
500 ml

Wine profile

Fortified

Sweetness
Acidity

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Wine profile · Fortified

Sweetness

Level 5 of 5 — Very sweet and luscious – like honey or dried figs

Above typical (3.7) · Typical: average of 43 fortified wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting sheet.

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious This wine

In practice, for this wine

A dessert in itself: chocolate, nuts, aged or blue cheese. A small glass is enough.

Wine profile · Fortified

Acidity

Level 4 of 5 — Lively and mouth-watering – like grapefruit

Below typical (4.8) · Typical: average of 28 fortified wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting sheet.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering This wine
  5. 5High: crisp, racy

In practice, for this wine

Cuts through fat and salt: oily fish, fried food, goat's cheese, lemony dishes. Serve well chilled.

Critics & awards

  • Luxury Recognition: Quinta do Piloto's moscatels won a World Luxury Award, highlighting the brand in the luxury category.

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 10–12 °CFridge 2 h · take it out 10 min before serving
GlassPort / dessert glass

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Description

Moscatel Quinta do Piloto Viagens Whisky 50cl is 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.

Tasting Notes and Characteristics

Colour and Aroma: Dark topaz, with floral and spicy aromas. Some also pick up notes of tangerine, lilies and lime.

Palate: Described as round, very smooth and fresh, with a very long finish. Fruity on the palate, with good acidity.

Region: It's a Moscatel de Setúbal, from one of Portugal's regions famous for this kind of fortified wine.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.