Grape · Red
Castelão
RedWSET level 3
Widespread in Southern Portugal. Also known as Periquita. Versatile, from light to full. Medium tannin.
- Origin
- Portugal
- Climate
- Warm, Atlantic
- Skin colour
- Dark blue
- Alcohol
- 12-14%
- Ageing potential
- Young to medium
Taste profile
Aromas
- Red berries
- Plum
- Herbs
- Pepper
Where does it grow?
- Palmela
- Setúbal
- Tejo
Key wines
- Palmela
- Periquita
Food
Portuguese cuisine, grilled meat, fish
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