no
026
Casal Mendes
Tinto Barocca, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
Portuguese Vinho Tinto non-vintage, Casal Mendes
Portugal, Casal Mendes, Vinho Tinto, NV
Introduction
Expanding their Casal Mendes range the red was added, in addition to the white vinho verde and a rosé, both medium sweet. , founded The wine is made by Aliança, Vinhos de Portugal, a major and well respected producer in 1927, with e.g. vineyards in Douro in the north and Alentejo in the south and a wide range of wines. Aliança stands traditionally for 11 associates forming an alliance, with now more than 80 years of wine producing.
For Aliança it started in Sangalhos, in the Bairrada wine region and they are also represented in Dão and Bairas. So, several estates spread over 600 hectares. The whole wine process is done by them, with modern facilities and use of oak barrels for ageing. Since 2007 Aliança falls under Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, together representing 7 Portuguese wine regions and part of their investment has gone into facilities for tourism at their Sangalhos plant, as well as having a larger award winning portfolio of wines.
Introduction
Expanding their Casal Mendes range the red was added, in addition to the white vinho verde and a rosé, both medium sweet. , founded The wine is made by Aliança, Vinhos de Portugal, a major and well respected producer in 1927, with e.g. vineyards in Douro in the north and Alentejo in the south and a wide range of wines. Aliança stands traditionally for 11 associates forming an alliance, with now more than 80 years of wine producing.
For Aliança it started in Sangalhos, in the Bairrada wine region and they are also represented in Dão and Bairas. So, several estates spread over 600 hectares. The whole wine process is done by them, with modern facilities and use of oak barrels for ageing. Since 2007 Aliança falls under Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal, together representing 7 Portuguese wine regions and part of their investment has gone into facilities for tourism at their Sangalhos plant, as well as having a larger award winning portfolio of wines.
Year:
NV
Approx:
£ 7.00
Best Served:
16-18 °C
Vol:
12.0 %
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
Origin:
Portugal
Wine specifics
Ready to drink, but you can leave it still for a little while. Medium-bodied, fruity, hints of sweetness. Serving sauced curries, grills, red meats, poultry, pasta, light cheese. Obtained in the UK. Screwtop. Grape, blend of various, including tinto barocca, touriga franca and tinta roriz (= tempranillo).
Ready to drink, but you can leave it still for a little while. Medium-bodied, fruity, hints of sweetness. Serving sauced curries, grills, red meats, poultry, pasta, light cheese. Obtained in the UK. Screwtop. Grape, blend of various, including tinto barocca, touriga franca and tinta roriz (= tempranillo).
Insights:
Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal is now one of the largest and most innovative wine companies in Portugal. Bacalhôa itself started in 1922 and was acquired by José Berardo, who acquired himself more properties and who went into a partnership with the Lafitte Rothschild group. They are based in the historic Quinta de Bacalhôa, a former royal house, in the Setúbal wine region, 10 kilometres west of the town Setúbal.
Review Date:
16 . 04 . 2015
