Caladessa Tinto Escolha
75 cl
Voted in the top 50 Portuguese wines in the UK by wine critic Olly Smith. Both ripe and dried red fruits dominate the palate, and there is some white pepper on the finish (the influence of the Tinta Caiada coming through here).
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Voted in the top 50 Portuguese wines in the UK by wine critic Olly Smith. Both ripe and dried red fruits dominate the palate, and there is some white pepper on the finish (the influence of the Tinta Caiada coming through here).
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Fruit cocktail of red berries, prunes and raisins |
| Palate | Aromas above following through in the mouth, accompanied by ripe sweet tannins and spicy notes. White pepper flavour from the very ripe Tinta Caiada. |
| Colour | Ruby |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 60% Tinta Caiada, 20% Alfrocheiro, 20% Touriga Nacional |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Herdade da Calada |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region/AOC | IGP Alentejo |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Making Techniques | Hand harvested. 10 days maceration, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation. At least 18 months ageing in French oak. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | 8/10 years |