What score does BSE Branco Seco Especial receive?

BSE Branco Seco Especial by José Maria da Fonseca receives an aggregate community score of 65.5/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does BSE Branco Seco Especial taste like?

Medium-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does BSE Branco Seco Especial cost?

Pricing for BSE Branco Seco Especial varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with BSE Branco Seco Especial?

BSE Branco Seco Especial pairs well with Pasta, Pork, Chicken, Lean Fish.

Key Facts

Producer: José Maria da Fonseca
Region: Península de Setúbal
Country: Portugal
Grape: Arinto de Bucelas, Antão Vaz
Type: White
Alcohol: 12.0%

White

BSE Branco Seco Especial

Item: BSE Branco Seco Especial
Rating: 65.5
Author: 50 Best Wines

José Maria da Fonseca · Península de Setúbal, Portugal

BSE Branco Seco Especial by José Maria da Fonseca is a good white from Península de Setúbal, Portugal, made from Arinto de Bucelas, rated 3.62/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 65.5/100, it represents Península de Setúbal's white winemaking tradition.

65.5

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.62/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 65.5/100 based on 780 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Food Pairings

PastaPorkChickenLean Fish

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 65.5 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.