Herdade Pegos Claros Reserva Palmela 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade Pegos Claros
Label Name:
 
Reserva Palmela
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Palmela (Península de Setúbal)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Castelão
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2018 vintage: 93 points — Wine Advocate (Mark Squires, 2022); Jancis Robinson 16. 5; multiple high scores in international reviews

Tasting Note
Ruby red with concentrated red and black fruit (cherry, blackberry), light vanilla and spice; rich, elegant palate, soft tannins and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/roasted red meats, lamb, steak, pork roast, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, teriyaki beef, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; foot treading and fermentation in open lagar with ~30% stems; aged 12 months in used French oak barrels; bottled May 2021.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Herdade de Pegos Claros from old vines (~70 years) on sandy soils in Palmela; estate spans ~40 ha with a history of traditional winemaking.