Appellation Península de Setúbal - IGP

Located in the south of Portugal, the Peninsula de Setúbal (IGP) appellation is renowned for its viticultural diversity and rich winemaking heritage. Bordered by the Atlantic and sheltered by the Arrábida mountains, this region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with maritime influences, which favours the production of superior quality wines. The peninsula is especially famous for its fresh, aromatic white wines and its generous, structured reds. Among the predominant grape varieties, you will find Arinto and Fernão Pires for the whites, and Castelão, locally known as Periquita, for the reds. The region is also celebrated for Moscatel de Setúbal, an iconic sweet fortified wine made from Muscat grapes. The soils in Setúbal, ranging from sands to calcareous clays, allow for a unique expression of the grape varieties, resulting in wines that are both complex and elegant. In summary, the Peninsula de Setúbal offers a rich and varied winemaking palette that appeals to wine enthusiasts, whether novices or experts, and deserves a place of choice in any well-curated cellar.