Chocapalha Castelão

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Wine Description

Castelão, one of Portugal's most famed and widely planted varieties, is known for its beautiful, fruit character. Quinta de Chocapalha's interpretation of this varietal is a stunning example. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak for 12 months, this Castelão retains its fresh fruit essence long after its 6 month of refinement in bottle.

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Acclaim
“This wine comes from the oldest vines in the estate. Richly fruity, it has dense blackberry flavors as well as layers of tannins. The dry core of the wine and its acidity promise aging. Solid and ripe.”(Best Buy)
— Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2018
“This wine comes from the oldest vines in the estate. Richly fruity, it has dense blackberry flavors as well as layers of tannins. The dry core of the wine and its acidity promise aging. Solid and ripe, the wine needs to age.” (#22 Best Buys of 2018)
— Wine Enthusiast, Oct 2018
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Quinta de Chocapalha
Vineyard size
25 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous and Clay
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
660 feet
Vines/acre:
1600
Yield/acre:
2 tons
Exposure:
South-North and East-West
Harvest time:
third week in September
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Castelão
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
79 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
Two years
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
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