Setúbal Wines

Producing area of white wines of great prestige, the Península de Setúbal has a tradition that dates back centuries to the elaboration of its wines. The land of the world-famous Moscatel de Setúbal also produces other internationally renowned wines such as the famous Periquita red (from the name of the property where it was produced), in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão.

Denominations of Origin Setúbal

In the lands of this same Peninsula of Setúbal are elaborated the following denominations: DO Setúbal, DO Palmela and IGP Península de Setúbal.

Main Breeds

For the production of the Setúbal Peninsula wines are used several national castes, such as Castelão (or Periquita, as it is locally called), for red wines and Fernão Pires, Moscatel de Setúbal and Arinto, for white wines.

For regional wines (PGI) the following varieties are authorized: Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Touriga Franca, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Excellent Wines

Amongst the best-known and most renowned wines, the Moscatel de Setúbal ("The Sun in a Bottle") comes with a Moscatel Roxo version, followed by Periquita, a world-renowned wine, as well as several other wines produced under the name IGP Regional) Peninsula of Setúbal.

Featured Quintas

JMF at Azeitão is the highlight property in DOC Setúbal.