Malo Tojo is a well known winery from the Setubal wine region in Portugal. The wine region is known mostly for its fortified wines made almost exclusively from Moscatel grape variety. The first Moscatel de Setubal fortified wine was invented by José Maria da Fonseca in 1849.

Setúbal Wines

Setúbal is a famous wine region from the Setúbal Peninsula in southern Portugal. It is best known for its fortified wines made exclusively from Moscatel grapes. Moscatel de Setúbal wines, like almost all sweet fortified wines, are made by employing pure grape brandy to stop fermentation and then are added in wooden barrels to age. For extra flavour Setubal winemakers also add the leftover Moscatel grape skins to the mix and allow them to macerate with the wine for as long as six months.

Muscat of Alexandria Wines

Muscat of Alexandria also known as Moscatel de Setubal is an ancient wine grape variety originating from the great city of Alexandria in Egypt. Good quality wines from Muscat of Alexandria are made in Australia, Sicily, Spain and of course Setúbal in Portugal. The majority of the wines made using this grape variety are either sweet or fortified. The sole exception is Tunisia, where Muscat of Alexandria is used in dry wines. In the meantime California uses it mostly in blends.