Most of the Moscatel grapes from the Favaios plateau are vinified at Adega de Favaios. This historic Douro cooperative also produces white, red, rosé and sparkling DOC Douro wines from other typical Douro grape varieties.

Moscatel de Favaios is a liqueur wine from the Douro produced from grapes of a single variety, the white Moscatel Galego, harvested in the parish of Favaios, Alijó.

Fortified with grape spirit during the fermentation process, this muscatel is aged for between two and four years (young muscatels aged in stainless steel) or for decades in the case of old muscatels aged in oak barrels and casks.

In addition to white Moscatel Galego, the Adega de Favaios winemakers have other grape varieties planted in their vineyards, such as Viosinho, Gouveio, Arinto, Rabigato, Malvasia and the almost extinct Samarrinho. From this diversity and taking advantage of the plateau’s excellent conditions for producing high altitude whites, Adega de Favaios produces two ranges of DOC Douro wines, Encosta de Favaios and Casa Velha, as well as sparkling wines. The portfolio also includes Tawny, Ruby and white Ports, marketed under the Monges brand.

Fortified or Douro wines, Adega de Favaios’ wines have earned national and international recognition, winning important awards.