COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Castelão, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
José Maria da Fonseca
REGION
Península de Setúbal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Periquita Original is a red wine from the Setúbal Peninsula, Portugal, produced by José Maria da Fonseca, the nation's oldest table wine producer. Established in 1834, the winery has been guided by the Soares Franco family for generations, blending tradition with innovation. Periquita itself is a historic brand, recognized as Portugal's first bottled red table wine, originating in 1850. The wine's identity is rooted in the unique terroir of the Setúbal Peninsula, characterized by sandy soils and Atlantic influence, which are ideal for its primary grape, Castelão.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Portugal's oldest commercially produced table wine since 1850.
Fact 02
The Periquita brand is a symbol of Portuguese winemaking heritage.
Fact 03
The primary grape, Castelão, is also known locally as Periquita.
Fact 04
The winery has been family-owned for nearly 200 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Periquita Original is produced using a blend of Castelão, Trincadeira, and Alicante Bouschet grapes. The grapes are fermented at 28°C, a process designed to enhance color and tannin extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 6-month maturation period in new French and American oak barrels. This aging contributes to the wine's complexity and texture. The 2022 vintage was bottled in March 2022.
