Castelao is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Setubal Peninsula, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruits, wild fruit, oak and earthy.
The regions that matter for it are Setubal Peninsula and Douro.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for thrives in arid to humid.
It blends readily with Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz.
Watch for the synonyms: Periquita, Trincadeira, Bastardo Castico and Castelao Frances.
At the table it suits pork and bean soup, mushroom risotto and grilled chicken thighs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Periquita, Trincadeira, Bastardo Castico, Castelao Frances, Joao de Santarem, Trincadeira Preta, Santarem, Mortagua.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega de Redondo 'Mare Viva' Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adega Regional de Colares 'Chao Rijo' Tinto, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Adega Viuva Gomes 'Pirata da Viuva' Castelao, Estremadura - Lisboa, Portugal
- Adega Viuva Gomes 'Sao Martinho' Castelao, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Antonio Saramago 'Risco' Tinto, Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal, Portugal
- Casa Ermelinda Freitas 'Baia de Troia' Castelao, Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal, Portugal
- Casa Ermelinda Freitas Leo d'Honor Tinto, Palmela, Portugal
- Da Cruz e Teles COZs de Montejunto Vm - Castelao, Portugal
Castelao: common questions
01.What does Castelao taste like?+
02.Where is Castelao from?+
03.Where is Castelao grown?+
04.What food pairs with Castelao?+
05.What else is Castelao called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.