Wines made from Castelao grapes of Portugal
Discover the best wines made with Castelao as a single variety or as a blend of Portugal.
More informations about the 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.
More informations about the wines of Portugal
Portugal has undergone something of a wine revolution over the past two decades, modernizing its winemaking technologies, styles and attitudes. This archetypal Old World country has Long been famous for its fortified wines (Port and Madeira) and its light, tangy Vinho Verde. But it is now attracting much attention for its New wave of Rich, ripe table wines, especially the reds of the Douro Valley. Portugal's place in the wine world is arguably more about its cork production than its wine, but that largely depends on which period of history you choose.
What are the typical flavors of the Castelao grape variety?
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Castelao
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Castelao
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Castelao
- CranberryPresent in 2% of Castelao
- MelonPresent in 2% of Castelao
- EarthPresent in 2% of Castelao
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Castelao
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Castelao
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Castelao
- Green applePresent in 1% of Castelao
- Fresh strawberriesPresent in 1% of Castelao
- CreamPresent in 1% of Castelao
- CherryPresent in 1% of Castelao
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Castelao
- OakyPresent in 1% of Castelao
- SmokePresent in 1% of Castelao
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Castelao
- PeachPresent in 1% of Castelao
- ButterPresent in 1% of Castelao
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Castelao