Setúbal & Lisboa DOC

Climate

Setúbal DOC - Climate: Temperate, coastal, strong Atlantic influence. Hot summers balanced by cool breezes.

Lisboa DOC - Climate: Cool and humid under Atlantic winds. Microclimate diversity allows different grape styles to develop.

Soil Structure

Setúbal DOC - Soil Structure: Sandy and limestone-dominant soil.

Lisboa DOC - Soil Structure: Mix of sand, limestone and clay.

Local Grapes

Setúbal DOC - Local Grapes: White grape varieties: Muscat of Alexandria (Moscatel de Setúbal), Arinto. Red grape varieties: Castelão.

Lisboa DOC - Local Grapes: Arinto, Fernão Pires, Castelão, Touriga Nacional.

Wines Produced

Setúbal DOC - Wines Produced: Moscatel de Setúbal: One of Portugal's most famous sweet wines. Red wines from Castelão grape.

Lisboa DOC - Wines Produced: Light and fruity wines for daily consumption. Quality reservas and sparkling wines.

Taste & Aroma Profile

Setúbal DOC - Taste & Aroma Profile: Honey, dried apricot, orange peel, floral aromas. In sweet wines, balanced acidity and powerful aromatics.

Lisboa DOC - Taste & Aroma Profile: Red: Fruity, rounded tannins, balanced. White: Lively, fresh, mineral-accented. Acidity: Medium–high. Body: Light–medium.