Importers of Fine Portuguese Food and Wine

KEYWORD

PENINSULA SETÚBAL

PENÍNSULA DE SETÚBAL:
Palmela is a very old wine growing region. Tradition says that NOÉ's grandchild TUBAL has been the first to introduce the grapes and production of wine in this pleasant and sunny region. Situated just South of Lisbon near the river SADO and the Atlantic Ocean, Palmela covers a vast wine-growing area in wide rolling sandy plains.

Romeira

Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)

Ageing:
11 Months in new oak casks.

Tasting notes:
Intense garnet colour, complex aroma with red berries bouquet, jelly and oak notes.

Type of Wine:
Red

Grape varieties:
Castelão Francês (Vulgo Periquita)

Analytical data:
Alcool: 12,5% alc. by vol.

Serving Sugestion:
serve at temperature of 16-18°C with mediterranic dishes.

Garrafeira T.E

Denomination:
DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada)

Ageing:
11 Months in new oak casks.

Tasting notes:
Subtle and persistent aroma, reminiscent of spices. Very concentrated and distinctive flavor. A smooth mature red with leather and dried cherry flavors.

Type of Wine:
Red (Reserva)

Grape varieties:
Castelão (75%) e Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)

Analytical data:
Alcool: 12,5% alc. by vol.

Serving Sugestion:
Serve with roasted meats and soft cheese

Periquita red

Denomination:
Vinho Regional Terras do Sado

Ageing:
5 Months in new and old oak barrels.

Tasting notes:
The colour is a deep ruby and the bouquet is of red berries, chocolate and nuances of green tea. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, fruity, with soft tannins, and is well balanced with a long, smooth finish.

Type of Wine:
Red

Grape varieties:
Castelão (85%), Aragonês (7,5%) e Trincadeira (7,5%)

Analytical data:
Alcool: 13% alc. by vol.

Serving Sugestion:
Excellent with red meat, turkey and other white meats, and cheeses

Terras do Pó

Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)

Ageing:
4 months resting in French oak half Barrels

Tasting notes:
Ripe berry fruits with subtle vanilla notes from oak ageing. Full bodied, with smooth tannins, very complex.

Type of Wine:
Red

Grape varieties:
Castelão e Periquita

Analytical data:
Alcool:13% alc. by vol.

Serving Sugestion:
Goes well with all meat dishes.

João Pires

Denomination:
Vinho regional terras do sado

Ageing:
N/A

Tasting notes:
White wine with varietal aroma,produced from Moscatel grape variety...

Type of Wine:
White

Grape Varieties:
Moscatel de Setubal

Analytical data:
Alcool:11% alc. by vol.

Serving Sugestion:
Serve Chilled with all kind of fish and seafood plates.

M.J.Freitas Tinto (Bag in Box)

Denomination:
Vinho regional terras do sado

Ageing:
N/A

Tasting notes:
Soft and very easy drinking wine. Round tannins and very fruity.

Type of Wine:
Red

Grape varieties:
Castelão e Periquita

Analytical data:
Alcool: 12,5% alc. by vol.

Serving Sugestion:
Every cheese, red and white meat.

M.J.Freitas Branco (Bag in Box)

Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)

Ageing:
N/A

Tasting notes:
Deep fruit taste, remembering tropical and citric fruits.
Fresh and pleasant aftertaste.

Type of Wine:
White

Grape varieties:
Fernão Pires

Analytical data:
Alcool: 12% alc. by vol.

Serving Sugestion:
Everyday light dishes.