wine fortified

José Maria da Fonseca Moscatel de Setúbal 20 Anos Portugal

Setúbal Peninsula Wine Region, Portugal
20-year-old Moscatel de Setúbal from the peninsula's Muscat vineyards; amber-gold with marmalade, dried apricot, toffee, and fresh Muscat florals through decades of oxidative ageing.
complement
The wine's marmalade and toffee notes complement crème brûlée's caramel surface and the orange zest perfectly.
classic dessert
complement
Moscatel de Setúbal with Portuguese custard tarts is the quintessential Lisbon dessert pairing.
classic dessert
bridge
Aged fortified Muscat bridges the salt intensity of Stilton with the sweetness of fig preserve.
established cheese
complement
The wine's orange and dried-apricot sweetness elevates dark chocolate with almond and candied citrus.
established digestif