COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Castelão, Arinto
PRODUCER
Vale Da Capucha
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2020 Matacães Palhete by Vale Da Capucha is a captivating Vinho Tinto from Portugal's Lisbon region. This unique 'Palhete' style wine, a blend of Castelão and Arinto grapes, is a testament to Vale da Capucha's commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention. Its light body, vibrant acidity, and delicate tannins, coupled with aromas of red berries, floral notes, and a hint of minerality from the coastal terroir, make it a refreshing and gastronomic delight. Perfect for early consumption, it offers a modern interpretation of a traditional Portuguese winemaking method.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Palhete' style historically signifies a light red wine made with a small percentage of white grapes co-fermented.
Fact 02
The wine is vegan-friendly.
Fact 03
Minimal intervention winemaking and low sulfur additions are hallmarks of Vale da Capucha's philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Matacães Palhete is crafted using traditional Portuguese methods with a modern, naturalistic approach. Co-fermentation of Castelão and Arinto grapes in stainless steel, followed by aging in the same vessels, emphasizes freshness and fruit purity. Vale da Capucha's commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, coupled with minimal intervention and low sulfur, results in a wine that is a true reflection of its Atlantic-influenced Lisbon terroir.
