Monte da Casteleja Palhete

Selected plots,aged with more than 20 years, lines orientaded North-South. Narrow soils, rich in lime and clay. Low yield per hectare. Guyot and double cordon pruning systems.

Manual selection and picking of the grapes. Skin contact untill the beginning of the fermentation.
Ageing in old 500 L barrels for 6 months. Bottling without previous fining or filtration.

Aroma of raspberry and flowers. Dry palate with notes of flowers and wild fruits .Great acidity and discret tannins.

Best served at temperature: 12oC.
Ideal to accompany

Fish or a light meal.
Natural wine with no added sulphites.

Country Portugal / Algarve

Grape 80% Bastardo + 20 % Souzão

Bottle Size 75cl

Vol. 12.5%