In this region, the Port and Madeira wine most famous dessert wine, Moscatel de Setubal from the Muscatel grape produced. Periquita is the predominant grape variety in red wines and Fernão Pires of white wines. The region is among the few, the foreign varieties, such as Gabemet Sauvignon, grow. From the field are also the whites, the black grapes: the so-called "blanc de noir".Dominant Grapes: Periquita, Fernão Pires, Moscatel de Setubal. Setúbal (D.O.C.) The region covers the municipalities of Palmela, Setúbal, and part of Sesimbra all lying to the south of Lisbon. It produces a fortified sweet wine in the style of Muscatel. There are three varieties, the first being 20 years old, the second being 25 years old, and the best being 50 years old. Palmela (DOC) This region covers Montijo, together part of the municipalities of both Palmela and Setúbal. The red wine is full-bodied, deep in colour with full spicy flavour. The white wine is fruity with aromatic flavours. Some of the best red table wines are produced in the region of Setúbal. |