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The region lies \u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"597\"\u003esouth of Lisbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, bordered by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eAtlantic Ocean and the Tagus and Sado Rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, which create a \u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"710\"\u003emild Mediterranean climate\u003c\/strong\u003e with cooling sea breezes. The soils are predominantly \u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"774\"\u003esandy\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"805\"\u003ePalmela\u003c\/strong\u003e area, providing excellent drainage and contributing to healthy vine growth and concentrated fruit. Setúbal enjoys abundant sunshine, which helps in the ripening of both red and white grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eTypical Grape Varietals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eMoscatel de Setúbal (Muscat of Alexandria)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Star of the region, used in its iconic fortified wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eCastelão (Periquita)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The most widely planted red grape, thrives in sandy soils, producing structured yet fruit-driven reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eAragonez (Tempranillo)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eTouriga Nacional\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eTrincadeira\u003c\/strong\u003e – Common in red blends, adding depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eFernão Pires\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eAntão Vaz\u003c\/strong\u003e – For fresh, floral white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eRegional Wine Styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eMoscatel de Setúbal DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e – A luscious, amber-hued fortified wine made from Moscatel de Setúbal grapes, often aged oxidatively in wood, showing flavors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eorange peel, caramel, dried fruit, and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003ePalmela DOC Reds\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dry red wines based primarily on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eCastelão\u003c\/strong\u003e, often blended with Portuguese or international varieties; known for ripe red fruit, firm tannins, and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eVinho Regional Península de Setúbal\u003c\/strong\u003e – A flexible classification that allows experimentation, including international grape varieties like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quinta-do-piloto-reserva-branco","title":"Quinta do Piloto Reserva Branco 2017","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQuinta do Piloto Reserva Branco 2017\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003eA blend of Arinto \u0026amp; ANtao Vaz from Setubal, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eYellow straw with golden reflections. 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