Wines made from Periquita grapes of Spain
Discover the best wines made with Periquita as a single variety or as a blend of Spain.
More informations about the variety Periquita
Supple, fruity reds with an intense ruby color, smooth tannins and a generous palate, offering signature aromas of red fruits (raspberry, strawberry, blackberry), plum, cherry, soft spices and Mediterranean herbaceous notes. An accessible, sunny profile. Essential component of Setúbal Peninsula DOC (where it bears this name), Palmela DOC, Alentejo DOC and Tejo DOC reds. Portuguese synonym for castelão, one of Portugal's most planted indigenous varieties.
More informations about the wines of Spain
Spain is a land of breathtaking scenery, colourful history and a Deep and Complex culture in which wine has Long played an important role. Grapes have been grown on the Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 BC, although it wasn't until 1000 BC that viticulture really began here - a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, Spain is home to more vineyards than any other country in the world, and its national wine production is exceeded only by France and Italy. All of Spain's seventeen administrative regions (communidades autónomas) produce wine to some degree, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.