Portuguese Grapes
Castelão
Periquita / João de Santarém
Castelão is a very old red grape variety from Portugal, where it one of the most common red varieties.
Castelão Flavors
On the Nose: Red fruit. Violets.
On the Palate: Dark fruit and Plum.
On the Finish: Spices. Dark Chocolate.
 Strawberry |
 Red Currant |
 Violets |
 Plum |
 Spices |
 Chockolate |
Castelão Profile
Castelão has high acidity, good fruit aromas, and little tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | Medium + |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
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Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) |
| CELLAR: | 5-10 Years |