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Tasting at Jose Maria da Fonseca winery, Setubal, Portugal
Tasted September 23, 2015 by cliffkol with 334 views
Flight 1 (6 notes)
White
2014 José Maria da Fonseca Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal BSE Branco Seco Especial
79 points
Off balance, light flavors, fruity, acidic.
Red
2013 José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Reserva
82 points
forest floor, dirt, very fruity. Not my style.
White - Fortified
2010 José Maria da Fonseca Moscatel de Setúbal Alambre
87 points
Medium sweetness, lacks acidity to offset the sweetness. Honey, citrus flavors.
White - Fortified
N.V. José Maria da Fonseca Moscatel de Setúbal Alambre 20 Years
87 points
Brandy flavor is heavy. Sweetness is balanced by acidity. Tawny style, oak flavor comes through. Alcohol is obvious.
White - Fortified
N.V. José Maria da Fonseca Moscatel de Setúbal Trilogia
91 points
I am not sure if the production of this wine has changed over the past few years but we could not understand the ratings of 96-98 in the tasting notes. This definitely is a very nice sweet wine, but not at that level.
My notes: alcohol heat, brandy flavors overwhelm the fruit and backbone of the wine. Flavors of honey, stone fruit, caramel, oak.
My notes: alcohol heat, brandy flavors overwhelm the fruit and backbone of the wine. Flavors of honey, stone fruit, caramel, oak.
White - Fortified
N.V. José Maria da Fonseca Moscatel de Setúbal Alambre 30 Years
94 points
Great acidity, very sweet. Honey, stone fruits, oak, caramel, smoke. Delicious. Doris loved this wine