Horácio Simões Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal

Horácio Simões Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal is a sweet Portuguese fortified wine from the Setúbal Peninsula, south of Lisbon, made from Moscatel Roxo, a rare pink-skinned Muscat grape. Moscatel Roxo almost disappeared in the 20th century and is now one of the region's prized specialities, a must-try if you like sweet wines.

Tasting notes

Moscatel Roxo is generally more delicate and more spiced than the classic Moscatel de Setúbal. Expect a copper to amber colour, floral and orange peel aromas, honey, dried apricot and spice, with a fresh acidity that keeps the sweetness lively.

Food pairing

Try it with queijo de Azeitão, the creamy sheep's cheese from the same region, with pastéis de nata, a citrus or almond tart, or as an aperitif over ice with a twist of orange.

About Horácio Simões

Casa Agrícola Horácio Simões was founded in 1910 on the Setúbal Peninsula, south of Lisbon, and is now run by the third generation of the family. It is one of the reference houses for Moscatel de Setúbal and Moscatel Roxo.

Good to know

• Serve at 10-12 °C. Once opened, it keeps for several weeks in the fridge.
• 100% Moscatel Roxo, DO Setúbal.
• A lovely gift from the Lisbon area. Ask us about it at our bar in Graça.