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Setúbal (DOC)
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 Muscat. There are three varieties, the first being 20 years old, the second being 25 years old, and the best being 50 years old and named “Setúbal Apoteca”. Other varieties of muscatel wine are available that are about 6 years old and have a full-bodied silky sweet flavour. Labels are Adega de Pegões, Casa Agrícola Horácio Simões, Moscatel de Setúbal, José Maria de Fonseca, Moscatel de Favaios and Moscatel Roxo. Near to the city of Setúbal is the State Prison of Pinheiro da Cruz whose inmates together with its staff are responsible for producing both red and white wines from the "Castelão" grapes that have gained national awards for their quality. Its production is governed by the limited size of its vineyard that lies within its protected grounds.

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, and one in particular deserves a special mention, Quinta da Bacalhoa. It is typical of the region and is deep in colour and has a rich blackcurrant flavour. Some other labels are Adega de Pegões, Aliança, Almargem, Arrábida, Catarina, Dom Freitas, Dona Ermelinda, FSF, Fontanário de Pegões, Herdade do Cebolal, Hero da Machoca, J.P. Vinhos, José Maria da Fonseca, Leo d'Honor, Má Partilha, Pasmados, Periquita, Periquita Clássico, Palmela, Pedras de Monte, Pegos Claros, Quinta de Camarate, Quinta da Mimosa, Rio Frio, Rio Velho, Romeira, Terras de Pó, Ti Bento, Tradição and Veritas.




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