Winery Adegas do CalistoCallistus Blanc
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The Callistus Blanc of the Winery Adegas do Calisto is in the top 0 of wines of Reguengos.
Details and technical informations about Winery Adegas do Calisto's Callistus Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Bastardo
Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, silky tannins and a fresh, airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and floral notes. Adds freshness and delicacy to blends. Traditionally used in Port, Madeira and Dão reds. Portuguese synonym for the Jura's Trousseau according to DNA analysis; indigenous black variety of the Douro and Dão.
Informations about the Winery Adegas do Calisto
The Winery Adegas do Calisto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Reguengos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Reguengos
DOC sub-region at the heart of the Portuguese Alentejo (Reguengos de Monsaraz and Évora), on granite and schist soils with a hot continental climate. One of the eight Alentejo sub-regions. Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira and Periquita are the native red signatures, with cherry, dark chocolate, earth and tobacco in a concentrated, well-balanced palate. Roupeiro, Rabo de Ovelha, Manteúdo and Perrum produce round whites.
The wine region of Alentejano
Star of southern Portugal's great reds, sunny and opulent wines. Typical blends: round fruity Aragonez (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional (black fruits, violet), deep teinturier Alicante Bouschet, juicy Castelão. Fleshy reds with notes of plum, black cherry, cocoa and sweet spices, melted tannins. Ample fresh Antão Vaz and Arinto whites.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
