Top 100 wines of Palmela
Discover the top 100 best wines of Palmela of Palmela as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Palmela and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Palmela
DOC of the Setúbal peninsula south of Lisbon, sandy and limestone plains between mountains and Atlantic, warm maritime climate. Signature Castelão as red king (min. 67%, thrives better here than elsewhere in Portugal): fresh and fruity profile with notes of red cherry, raspberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and a peppery touch, firm but round tannins — with age, complex notes of cedar and tobacco. Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet and Syrah as complements.
Discover the grape variety: Castelao
Structured, fruity reds with a deep ruby colour, supple to firm tannins and charming palate, showing signature aromas of raspberry, plum, cherry, gentle spices and balsamic notes. Charming Portuguese profile for early or short-aged drinking. Grown in the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Ribatejo and Lisbon region, contributing to many Portuguese blends. Native Portuguese black variety, also known as periquita, one of the most widely planted in Portugal.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Palmela
wines from the region of Palmela go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or guinea fowl with olives.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Palmela
On the nose in the region of Palmela often reveals types of flavors of citrus, citrus fruit or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth in the region of Palmela is a powerful.
