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Pegos Claros Castelão
Portugal
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Castelão
- Country
- Portugal
- Appellation
- Palmela
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · aged cheeses · pasta with red sauce · grilled dishes · roasts · cured meats
Rated vintages
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200285 pts
The local variety in Palmela is Castelão, planted in vineyards in the peninsula just south of Lisbon. It is a distinctive flavor of bright red fruits, rhubarb acidity, a core of very dry tannin and vivid mint flavors. The end brings out jam, acidity and sweet juiciness.
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200086 pts
Palmela is the region just south of Lisbon, producing light, fresh wines that are both great values and great everyday drinking. The strawberry fruit flavors are immediately appealing, freshened by the acidity.