COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
PRODUCER
José Maria da Fonseca
REGION
Península de Setúbal
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Periquita Reserva 2022 is a red wine from the Península de Setúbal region of Portugal, produced by José Maria da Fonseca. It is notable for being Portugal's first bottled red wine, with a history dating back to 1850. The winery, José Maria da Fonseca, is one of Portugal's oldest, owned by the Soares Franco family for nearly 200 years, and has been recognized for its sustainability practices. The wine is a blend of indigenous grape varieties, representing a continuation of tradition with a forward-looking approach.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Portugal's first bottled red wine, since 1850.
Fact 02
José Maria da Fonseca: nearly 200 years of family ownership.
Fact 03
Recognized as Europe's most sustainable winery.
Fact 04
Blend of Castelão, Touriga Nacional, and Touriga Franca.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Periquita Reserva 2022 is produced using indigenous grape varieties from the Península de Setúbal. The grapes are fermented with skins for 7 days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 26-28°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 8 months in new and used French and American oak barrels. The winery employs sustainable winemaking practices.
