Peninsula de Setubal (Portugal)

Question 1

Peninsula de Setubal

Answer 1

Formerly Terras do Sado

Defined by the Tagus and Sado Estuaries

Regions climate is Mediterranean

Question 2

Palmela DOP

Answer 2

Two distinct areas:
Sandy plains provide the best terroir for the red grape Castelao

Clay-limestone lower slopes of the Arrabida Mountains

White wines: Fernao Pires and Arinto

Question 3

Setubal DOP

Answer 3

Vinhos licoroso, sweet white and red fortified wines produced from:

Moscatel de Setubal (Muscat d’Alexandria) or Moscatel Roxo

Question 4

Setubal Vinhos licoroso may be labeled by varietal if either grape comprises a minimum of what percentage of the blend?

Answer 4

85%

Question 5

Styles of Setubal vinhos licoroso

Answer 5

Lengthy maceration on Muscat skins for up to six months

Develop tawny like while maturing in large wooden casks for up to five years prior to release

J.M. da Fonseca is the appellations largest producer