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 José Maria da Fonseca - Azeitão, Portugal Posted by:  tmob
N 38° 31.088 W 009° 00.937
29S E 498638 N 4263305
José Maria da Fonseca, founded in 1834, is the oldest table wine company in Portugal
Waymark Code: WMCXA8
Location: Setúbal, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/22/2011
Views: 12
«José Maria da Fonseca is the oldest table wine company in Portugal. Founded in 1834, it is now in its 7th generation and sells its wines in all continents. Among its best known wine brands are Periquita and Lancers.
José Maria da Fonseca started the business in 1834, and the family has maintained it since then. José Maria da Fonseca invests in research and production methods, allying modern techniques traditional methods. For example, the José de Sousa Winery in the Alentejo town of Reguengos de Monsaraz, combines the ancient Roman tradition of fermenting wine in clay pots with the latest technology. The vineyard is 700 hectares.»
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At the coordinates is located the Museum, with guided tours, wine tasting and shop.
Winery Size: Tasting Room Only (No Wine Processed at this location)
Attached vineyard?: yes
Tasting Room Available?: yes
Days and hours of operation: 10h-12h15 and 14h30-18h30 every day
Charge for tasting?: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Tours Available: yes
Cost of Tour: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Phone #: 212198940
Address:
Rua José Augusto Coelho 11/13
Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
2925-542 AZEITÃO
Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link]
Types of wines:
Periquita, Lancers, BSE, Albis, Terras Altas, Montado, Vinya, Quinta de Camarate, Pasmados, Domini, José de Sousa, Hexagon, FSF, José de Sousa Mayor, Domini Plus, Moscatel de Setúbal, Alambre 20 Anos, Colecção Privada Moscatel de Setúbal, Triologia, Moscatel Roxo 20 Anos, Bastardinho de Azeitão, Aguardente Espírito, Aguardente Velha Reserva, Colecção Privada DSF.
Best Wine Tasted: Moscatel Roxo 20 anos
Rate the Best Wine Tasted: 
Price per Bottle: 70.00 (listed in local currency)
2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Price per Bottle #2: Not Listed
Winery Club: Not listed
Wine Club Description:: Not listed
Overall Comments:: Not listed
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