Winery CastiçoOriginal Tinto
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The Original Tinto of the Winery Castiço is in the top 0 of wines of Bairrada.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castiço's Original Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot lièbault
Supple and fruity reds with a ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, featuring signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), floral notes and gentle spices. Burgundian profile, later and more productive than classic Pinot Noir. Now almost extinct, it survives in a few old Burgundy vines and in variety conservation collections. Ancient variety of Pinot Noir selected by Charles Liébault in the 19th century in Burgundy.
Informations about the Winery Castiço
The Winery Castiço is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Balthazar
Bottle with a capacity of 12 litres.
