Camarate is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Bairrada, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for berry, plum, earth and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Bairrada.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Alfrocheiro and Cayetana Blanca.
Watch for the synonyms: Castelão Nacional and Castellao.
At the table it suits sopa da pedra de almeirim, szechuan pork salad and peri-peri chicken.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Castelão Nacional, Castellao.
Camarate: common questions
01.What does Camarate taste like?+
02.Where is Camarate from?+
03.Where is Camarate grown?+
04.What food pairs with Camarate?+
05.What else is Camarate called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.