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Periquita (Portugal)

Castelão is a Portuguese red wine.

The main grape is Castelão.

Castelão Flavors

Castelão is known for producing wines with intense flavors and aromas.

Strawberry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Red Currant
Red
Currant
Black Currant
Black
Currant
Blueberry
Blueberry
Blackberry
Blackberry
Plum
Plum
Violets
Violets

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Oak
Oak
Vanilla
Vanilla
Tobacco
Tobacco
Spices
Spices

Castelão Profile

Castelão wines are typically medium-bodied with a good balance of acidity and tannins:

BODY:Medium
TANNINS:Low
FRUIT:Medium - High
ACIDITY:Medium - High
ALCOHOL:13-14% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
15-16°C (59-61°F)

Castelão Food Pairing

Castelão pairs perfectly with hearty dishes such as grilled meats, lamb, and spicy cheeses.

Antipasti
Tapas
Salami
Salami
Ham
Ham
Hamburger
Hamburger
Stew
Stew
Lamb
Lamb
Rabbit
Rabbit
BBQ
BBQ

Excellent Pairings

Tapas. Cured Meat. Ham.
Hamburger. Meatloaf. Rich Pizza.
Stews. Mushrooms. Goulash.
Sausages. Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage).
Asian Marinated Dishes (Not too Spicy).
Poultry. Chicken. Turkey.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Braised Beef. Roasted Pork and Lamb.


The Ideal Glass for Castelão

Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas.

The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes.

The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy).

If You Like Castelão

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Merlot (France)
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy)
Ribera del Duero (Spain)
Sangiovese (Italy)
Tempranillo (Spain)
Tinta de Toro (Spain)

The Castelão Grape

Castelão is one of the most commonly-planted grapes in the south of Portugal.

The grape is especially popular in the regions Tejo, Lisboa, Península de Setúbal and Alentejo, and is happiest in hot climates and dry, sandy soils.

It performs best in the Setúbal Peninsula south of Lisbon, in old vineyards in the hot, sandy soils around Poceirão.

Castelão used in various wines, including red, rosé, and sparkling.

National Production

41%Setúbal Peninsula
24%Lisboa
18%Tejo
14%Alentejano