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Castiço Rosé

Cave Central da Bairrada

Portugal -

The wine boasts a pink salmon color and intense fresh red fruit aromas of strawberry and raspberry. The palate is fresh and fruity with a slight effervescence that brings out crispness and elegance.

Specifications

Wine Type

Rosé

Varietal(s)

40% Baga, 30% Touriga Nacional and 30% Merlot

Age of vines

Average 15 years

Soil type

Clay & Limestone

Vinification

100% Hand harvested and destemmed upon arrival.
Color comes from pressing the grapes (no skin contact maceration).
Wine was racked twice. during alcoholic fermentation (stainless steel tank with temperature control)
100% ML fermentation
Wine was fined and filtered before bottling.

RS: 2gr/L

Production

4,665 (9-liter cases)

Pairings

Chicken and barbecued meat.

Producer Information: Cave Central da Bairrada

Castiço wines are made by Cave Central da Bairrada. The company was founded in 1924 by José Ferreira Tavares, and was named “José Ferreira Tavares Lda.” at that time. The main ...
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