Excellent with stewed meat, game, roasts, strong cheeses and foie gras
Tasting Notes
A deep, concentrated aroma. The Castelão grape variety at itsbest, with notes of dark fruit, jam and spice. Complex on the palate, with slight nuances of tobacco and chocolate. A full-bodied wine, with noticeable tannins and an elegant finish
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel vats, with a 4 week period of extended maceration
<p>Meia Pipa Selection Red Wine are produced with Castelao and Syrah grape varieties grown in the Pensula de Setubal region, where grapes have a great maturation cycle that enhances and differentiates each grape varietys characteristics</p>
<p>Located between two natural reserves, from the Estuary of the Tagus to the Northwest and the Sado to the southwest, the west of the Arrábida and the source of Barros Alentejanos, the region of Pegões presents privileged soil and climatic conditions.<br />With a climate of Mediterranean influence and located in the flat soil spot called "Pliocénio de Pegões", characterized by poor sandy soil formed over millions of years by the deposition of the sands transported by the Tejo and Sado rivers, it produces wines with unique characteristics, own of a terroir that only in Pegões exists.</p>
<p><span>Filipe Palhoça Vinhos is a family business with over 50 years of dedication to viticulture and wine production in the Setúbal Peninsula wine region. Founded in 1950 by Filipe Jorge Palhoça, it’s roots date back to a small winery belonging to his father, João Loureiro Palhoça.</span></p>
<p>Casa Ermelinda freitas is a wine brand recognized by the world for its magnificent wines. From its very beginnings, made the quality of its vineyards and wines a top priority. When the company first started, wines were produced and sold wholesale and unbranded. It was the current management that decided to take on the challenge that is involved in creating an own brand wine. 1997 was the year of the company's new beginning in wine making, with red wine "Terras do Po tinto", being the first to be produced and bottled on the premises of the Ermelinda Freitas winery</p>
<p>With about 600ha, spread over 5 farms, the Casa de Arrochella is part of the new generation of D.O.C. Douro and olive oils D.O.P. Trás-os-Montes.<br />It is in the Upper Douro sub-region, between Vila Flor, Torre de Moncorvo and Foz Côa that the whole wine and olive production project is developed</p>
<p>Casa Ermelinda freitas is a wine brand recognized by the world for its magnificent wines. From its very beginnings, made the quality of its vineyards and wines a top priority. When the company first started, wines were produced and sold wholesale and unbranded. It was the current management that decided to take on the challenge that is involved in creating an own brand wine. 1997 was the year of the company's new beginning in wine making, with red wine "Terras do Po tinto", being the first to be produced and bottled on the premises of the Ermelinda Freitas winery</p>
<p>The vineyards of Herdade de Pegos Claros have about 40 hectares and are integrated in a total area of about 540 hectares whose occupation is national and international references of what was best produced as DOC Palmela</p>
<p>José Maria da Fonseca has been operating wine since 1834, the fruit of the shared passion of a family that has preserved and projected the memory and prestige of its founder.</p>
<p>The Gambia Herdade is a family business, which has developed an agro-forestry and livestock activity since the acquisition made by Dr. Francisco de Paula Borba in August 1917.</p> <p>This property is located about 9 km from Setúbal, is developed along the right bank of the Ribeira da Marateca</p> <p> </p>
<p>Located between two natural reserves, from the Estuary of the Tagus to the Northwest and the Sado to the southwest, the west of the Arrábida and the source of Barros Alentejanos, the region of Pegões presents privileged soil and climatic conditions.<br />With a climate of Mediterranean influence and located in the flat soil spot called "Pliocénio de Pegões", characterized by poor sandy soil formed over millions of years by the deposition of the sands transported by the Tejo and Sado rivers, it produces wines with unique characteristics, own of a terroir that only in Pegões exists.</p>
<p>Located between two natural reserves, from the Estuary of the Tagus to the Northwest and the Sado to the southwest, the west of the Arrábida and the source of Barros Alentejanos, the region of Pegões presents privileged soil and climatic conditions.<br />With a climate of Mediterranean influence and located in the flat soil spot called "Pliocénio de Pegões", characterized by poor sandy soil formed over millions of years by the deposition of the sands transported by the Tejo and Sado rivers, it produces wines with unique characteristics, own of a terroir that only in Pegões exists</p>
<p>Catarina White Wine is dedicated to Catherine of Braganza, Princess of Portugal and Queen of England. The year 1981 was also marked by the birth of a Catarina with strong ties to the company</p>
<p>Meia Pipa Selection Red Wine are produced with Castelao and Syrah grape varieties grown in the Pensula de Setubal region, where grapes have a great maturation cycle that enhances and differentiates each grape varietys characteristics</p>
<p>José Maria da Fonseca has been operating wine since 1834, the fruit of the shared passion of a family that has preserved and projected the memory and prestige of its founder.</p>
<p>The Gambia Herdade is a family business, which has developed an agro-forestry and livestock activity since the acquisition made by Dr. Francisco de Paula Borba in August 1917.</p> <p>This property is located about 9 km from Setúbal, is developed along the right bank of the Ribeira da Marateca</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
<p>Herdade do Portocarro lies within the demarcated Península de Setúbal.</p> <p>The name is self-explanatory because it contains all the potential, characteristics and unique terroir of the Herdade do Portocarro, the origin of the whole project</p>
<p>Casa Ermelinda freitas is a wine brand recognized by the world for its magnificent wines. From its very beginnings, made the quality of its vineyards and wines a top priority. When the company first started, wines were produced and sold wholesale and unbranded. It was the current management that decided to take on the challenge that is involved in creating an own brand wine. 1997 was the year of the company's new beginning in wine making, with red wine "Terras do Po tinto", being the first to be produced and bottled on the premises of the Ermelinda Freitas winery</p>
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