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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Castelao - Touriga is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Lisboa, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for raspberry, dark berries, rose petals and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Alentejo and Ribatejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Aragonez.
Watch for the synonyms: Periquita.
At the table it suits caldereta, paprika-rubbed roasted pork loin and grilled strip steak with mushroom sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Touriga Nacional
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Touriga Franca
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Aragonez
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Touriga Nacional
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Touriga Franca
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Food pairings.
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Caldereta
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Paprika-rubbed roasted pork loin
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Grilled strip steak with mushroom sauce
Also labelled.
Periquita.
Bottles to look for.
- Cabeca de Toiro Reserva, Ribatejo, Portugal
- Campolargo 'Termeao-Passaro' Branco, Bairrada, Portugal
- Casa Agricola Assis Lobo 'Lobo Mau' Castelao - Touriga Nacional Reserva, Palmela, Portugal
- Casa Ermelinda Freitas 'CEF' Reserva, Palmela, Portugal
- Castelo do Sulco Colheita Rose, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Caves Arcos do Rei Vasco da Gama Espumante Bruto Reserva Tinto, Portugal
- Fitapreta 'Sexy' Espumante Rose, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Herdade da Calada Caladessa Cuvee Prestige Rose, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Castelao - Touriga: common questions
01.What does Castelao - Touriga taste like?+
Castelao - Touriga tastes of raspberry, dark berries, rose petals and spice. Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Castelao - Touriga from?+
Castelao - Touriga originates in Lisboa, Portugal.
03.Where is Castelao - Touriga grown?+
The key regions for Castelao - Touriga are Alentejo and Ribatejo.
04.What food pairs with Castelao - Touriga?+
Pour it with caldereta, paprika-rubbed roasted pork loin and grilled strip steak with mushroom sauce.
05.What else is Castelao - Touriga called?+
Castelao - Touriga is also labelled Periquita.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.