Grape · Red
Castelão
Warm climate
About
Portugal's most widely planted red grape in the south. Produces soft, cherry-fruited, medium-bodied reds that are approachable and food-friendly. At its best on the sandy soils of Setúbal and across Lisboa, where it shows more complexity than its everyday reputation suggests.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Smooth
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Most are best within 3-6 years. Reserva wines from sandy soils can age 8-12 years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.