Wines made from Castelao grapes of Lisboa
Discover the best wines made with Castelao as a single variety or as a blend of Lisboa.
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 region of Lisboa
Vast coastal IGP north of Lisbon, Portugal's largest producer by volume. Accessible, sun-filled reds: fruity, spicy Castelão, dense Touriga Nacional (black fruit, violet), fleshy Trincadeira, deep Alicante Bouschet. Fresh, mineral whites: straight, lemony Arinto (star of Bucelas), aromatic Fernão Pires, round Vital and Malvasia. Structured reds from Alenquer, sparkling at Óbidos.
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