COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Castelão
PRODUCER
Fiuza & Bright
REGION
Tejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Fiuza Castelão 2022 is a red wine from the Tejo region of Portugal, made from 100% Castelão grapes. The producer, Fiuza & Bright, was formed in 1985 as a partnership between the Fiuza family, with over a century of winemaking history, and Australian oenologist Peter Bright. They were pioneers in introducing international grape varieties to the Tejo region, aiming to create wines that reflect Portuguese tradition with a modern appeal. The Tejo region offers a warm climate and varied soils, conducive to grape cultivation. Fiuza & Bright's estates total 120 hectares, contributing to their position as a significant producer in the region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€4
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Castelão is also known by many other names, including Periquita and João de Santarém.
Fact 02
Fiuza & Bright owns 120 hectares of vineyards across two estates in the Tejo.
Fact 03
The winery was among the first to plant international grape varieties in the Tejo region.
Fact 04
Fiuza & Bright wines have received hundreds of international awards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Fiuza Castelão 2022 is produced using 100% Castelão grapes from the Tejo region. The grapes are harvested through a combination of manual and mechanical methods. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to maintain the wine's primary fruit characteristics. While specific aging details for this vintage are not available, the producer, Fiuza & Bright, is known for its approach of blending traditional Portuguese winemaking with modern techniques and for being among the first to cultivate international grape varieties in the Tejo. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes expressing the region's terroir.
